News & Updates

School’s Out Friday Movies
Posted in Events, Youth Posted on February 27, 2023

Join us on Friday, March 10, from 2 – 4pm for an animated movie, rated PG, and running 1hr and 42 mins.In the 1970s, 12-year-old boy schemes and plots with the help of his minions to become a member of an infamous group of supervillians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensue after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters.

Library Closing Early Tuesday, 3/7, 4pm
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 27, 2023

PLDL will be closing early on Tuesday, March 7, at 4pm to complete the painting in the lobby and public bathrooms. We will reopen at 10am on Wed, March 8.

PLDL Board of Trustees
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 20, 2023

The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 7 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.

School’s Out Craft
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 20, 2023

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?
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 16, 2023

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
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 8, 2023

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
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 21, 2023

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
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 14, 2022

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
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 13, 2022

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