News & Updates

PLDL Closing at 2pm 2/6/25
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The Portage Lake District Library will be closing at 2pm today due to local blizzard conditions. This will affect students visiting the library from Bus Route #9.Story time is also canceled today.    Our YA Author event will be rescheduled to tomorrow (Friday) from 5-6:30pm as an after hours event. Our Winter Reading Program will still conclude tomorrow as well.   Thank you … read more PLDL Closing at 2pm 2/6/25

PLDL is currently seeking for 3 open part-time positions: 2 Substitute Library Assistants and 1 Evening Library Page. Interested individuals are invited to submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Employment Application to Katrina Linde-Moriarty by Saturday, February 15th, 2025. More information is included in the full job postings below: Substitute Library Assistant (2 Openings, Variable Schedule) Evening Library Page (1 Opening, Wed/Thurs Evenings and … read more PLDL is Hiring – All Postings Below Close 2/15/25

Library Board Monthly Meeting: Jan. 22nd at 7pm
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The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 7:00 in the Community Room. To review the prepared agenda. Please head over to our Board & Meeting Minutes page for more information.

Library Board Monthly Meeting: Nov. 20th at 7pm
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The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 7:00 in the Community Room. To review the prepared agenda. please head over to our Board & Meeting Minutes page for more information.

Halloween Party! – Thursday, October 24th 4pm
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Halloween Party Thursday, October 24th 4pm Join us for Halloween Bash filled with a maze, a scavenger hunt, and games, perfect for kids! Enjoy decorating your own trick-or-treat bag and watching a family-friendly movie as part of this fun-filled after school!

“Keys to Embracing Aging” on Tuesdays
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Keys to Embracing Aging Starts on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 3pm Keys to Embracing Aging is an interactive program that highlights 12 keys aimed at helping you grow old gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity, based primarily on findings from centenarian studies and advice from those who participated. Keys to Embracing Aging is an interactive program that runs for 6 weeks … read more “Keys to Embracing Aging” on Tuesdays

Late Start at 1pm: October 8th
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Starting in October, the Portage Lake District Library will have a late start at 1pm each 2nd Tuesday of the month for Staff Training. Our first Staff Training Half -day will October 8th until 1pm. These training opportunities will help our library staff sharpen our skills and bring you even better service and experiences! Upcoming Staff Training Half -day Dates: November 12th … read more Late Start at 1pm: October 8th

Legal Matters: Labor & Employment Law
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Laura Reilly, with Kendricks, Bordeau et al, will break down the legal topic of Labor and Employment Law and the procedures around it. This talk in our Legal Matters speaker series which will cover a different legal topic each month. This event is sponsored in part through the Legal Self-Help Center grant from the Michigan State Courts.

Travelogue Adventures: Hawaii (Big Island)
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 6pm Everyone loves Hawaii. Time runs slow, gentle breezes, delightful cuisine tantalizes the taste buds, and one feels the awe-inspiring power of nature.  Join us as speaker Holly DeForge shares the story of her visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. Experience a colorful adventure through the island’s vibrant local foods, lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, art, and … read more Travelogue Adventures: Hawaii (Big Island)

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