News & Updates

School’s Out Craft
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Join us on Monday, February 20, from 2 – 4pm for a drop-in, self directed craft at the library. This craft will feature DIY tile coasters. Everything for your craft will be provided. Those 8 and younger will need to be accompanied by a person 14 and older as per our Unaccompanied Child Policy.

Keweenaw Garden Club: Why Natives?
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Keweenaw Wild Ones president Marcia Goodrich will discuss the value of native plants on Monday, February 20, from 6:30 – 7:30pm, focusing on their critical role in America’s ecosystems and the benefits they bring to homeowners and communities. She will include examples of local native gardens, sources for buying native plants, and more.

Winter Reading Challenge 2023
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From January 12 to March 11, PLDL is participating in READsquared’s online annual winter reading program, “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling.” This challenge is designed to encourage life-long reading habits for all ages. In addition to our collection, cardholders can also explore additional titles through Hoopla, Libby and interlibrary loan. Any reading counts; books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and fanfiction! For those … read more Winter Reading Challenge 2023

Fly Tying Class
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The Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CCCTU) is hosting a fly tying workshop on Tuesdays, from 6-7:30pm, beginning January 17 and continuing through February. This workshop is open to all skill levels. There is no cost for this workshop, though donations to CCCTU are welcome. The group will be meeting at the West End table. Please inquire at the front desk. … read more Fly Tying Class

PLDL Offers Chromebooks For Take-Home Checkout
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The Portage Lake District Library is now offering Chromebooks for checkout, which cardholders can take home for up to 14 days. Cardholders must be in good standing to checkout a Chromebook.The Chromebook comes with a carrying case and charger.  Library users without a library card, including youth at least 12 y.o., may checkout a Chromebook for use in the library. The devices … read more PLDL Offers Chromebooks For Take-Home Checkout

MI-HOPE Application Session
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Join us for an informational session on applying for the MI-HOPE energy efficiency grant opportunity on Wednesday, January 11, from 5 – 7pm. Details at https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/neighborhoods/mi-housing-opportunities-promoting-energy-efficiency-program-mi-hope

Health Benefits from Honey Bees
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Dr. Cathy Azzaello, local pediatrician and beekeeper, will be giving a presentation on “Health Benefits from Honey Bees” on Tuesday, January 3, from 6 – 7:30pm.  Learn how honey and other honey bee products can benefit our health including sore throats & coughs, oral health, skin care, wound care, and more.

Library Holiday Closures
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The library will be closed for the holiday on December 31st, 2022 and January 2nd, 2023. 

Teen Library Redesign Committee
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The Library wants to hear from you about the design of our new teen room coming in May 2023. Help us re-imagine a new space for hanging out with friends, solo and group study sessions, and drop-in activities. Join us on Saturday, December 10th at 2pm. Psst! This absolutely counts for volunteer hours. Got questions? Contact Katrina at katrina@pldl.org.