News & Updates

Worm Composting Workshop
Posted in Events Posted on April 12, 2023

Join us on Saturday, April 29, from 11:30am – 2:30pm and learn how to turn your basement or extra counter space into a year round composting site ! Bring your own recycled, washed container with lid, yogurt or coffee containers work great, for a free handful of red worms to start! Brought to you by the Copper Country Recycling Initiative.

Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop
Posted in Adult, Events, Teen, Youth Posted on April 12, 2023

Dr. Shane Oberloier will cover the basics of Arduino microcontrollers, sensors, and breadboards and then work with attendees to create various projects on Thursday, April 27, from 6 – 7:30pm. These small open-source electronics are great for students, hobbyists, artists, programmers, and professionals to easily and inexpensively create and test their designs. No experience necessary. All equipment will be provided. (Equipment may … read more Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop→

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Posted in Events, Library News Posted on April 12, 2023

The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 from 7 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.

Earth Day with City of Houghton
Posted in Adult, Events, Teen, Youth Posted on April 12, 2023

Join us and the City of Houghton on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00am – 12:00pm on the new pier for the city garden clean-up and sunflower seed planting. There will also be supplies for drop-in rock painting in the library community room. Parents must supervise this activity as the paint is permanent.

Sewing with Cynthia: Mug Rug
Posted in Events Posted on April 10, 2023

Learn how to sew a mug rug (coaster made of fabric) on Saturday, April 15, from 11am – 1pm!  Bring your own sewing machine, or we have two for use at the library. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to use a sewing machine. Materials provided.

Cricut Craft: Glass Etching
Posted in Events Posted on March 28, 2023

Join us on Thursday, April 13, from 6 – 7pm for a Cricut Crafty project! We’ll be demonstrating how to use our Cricut Machine to cut out templates for glass etching on glass mugs. All materials provided. Email aziemnick@pldl.org to reserve your spot.

Social Media Start Up & Strategy
Posted in Events Posted on March 28, 2023

Social media can be an invaluable tool to connect your business to your local community and customer base, but knowing best practices can be overwhelming with the shifting digital landscape.   Whether you’re a vendor in the From the Ground Farmers Market Collective, or a Keweenaw small business, you’re invited to our FREE workshop on Tuesday, April 11,5:30 – 7:30pm.

Seed Starting with Gina Kerr
Posted in Events Posted on March 28, 2023

Spring is around the corner! Now is the time to start your tomatoes and peppers indoors. Join Gina Kerr, Master Gardener and owner of Whispering Wild Market Farm for a class about starting seeds indoors on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Portage Lake District Library. Materials and seeds will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. … read more Seed Starting with Gina Kerr→

Join our team as a Substitute Library Assistant
Posted in Library News Posted on March 19, 2023

We’re hiring! Apply to join our team as a Substitute Library Assistant at the Portage Lake District Library. Daytime, evening, and weekend availability required. Both on a planned and on-call basis. For further questions please contact Katrina Linde-Moriarty at katrina@pldl.org or 906-482-4570 ext.110. Substitute Library Assistant – Closes Friday, March 31st, 2023 2023 March Library Assistant Posting PLDL Employment Application