News & Updates

The Copper Country’s Top 2020 Reads
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 6, 2021

In 2020, library cardholders at the Portage Lake District Library and the Hancock School Public Library checked out over 122,000 books and other materials. These are the 10 most popular titles for adults, young adults, and junior readers in 2020: read more The Copper Country’s Top 2020 Reads→

Finnish (with a twist) Home Cooking with Anna Leppanen
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 29, 2020

Anna Leppanen, library assistant and Finnish home cook extraordinaire, prepared Glogi, her favorite holiday beverage recipes. Get the recipe here and enjoy a cup of this warm, flavorful drink while ringing in the new year! read more Finnish (with a twist) Home Cooking with Anna Leppanen→

PLDL & Hancock Library Move Forward with Reopening Plans
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 20, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library is again moving into Phase 3 of their reopening plan, which includes limited access to the building by patrons. The service is available beginning Monday, December 21, and will include a return to regular open hours. read more PLDL & Hancock Library Move Forward with Reopening Plans→

New Season of PLDL Explores Podcast Now Available
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 16, 2020

A new, two-episode season of the PLDL Explores podcast is now available for stream or download. Each year, the podcast explores different aspects of our area’s history and culture. read more New Season of PLDL Explores Podcast Now Available→

PLDL Launches Winter Reading Program
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 9, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library is launching a new winter reading program, with a kick-off date of Monday, December 7. The program will challenge junior level readers, teens, and adults to read 5 books or more over the next several months. This year, the program’s theme is water resources and protection, and will feature free copies of water-related books for all participants … read more PLDL Launches Winter Reading Program→

PLDL Building Closed through December 20, 2020
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 8, 2020

The PLDL Building will remain closed for the duration of the MDHHS Epidemic Order extension, through December 20, 2020. Library staff will continue to provide curbside services, home delivery, and digital online resources. read more PLDL Building Closed through December 20, 2020→

New Years Holiday Hours at PLDL
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 8, 2020

The library will be closed on Thursday, December 31, and Friday, January 1. We will reopen on Saturday, Jan 2, from 10am-3pm. 

Home for the Holidays Grab Bag Book Sale 12/4-12/18
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on December 7, 2020

Looking for gift ideas? Need some reading for the holidays? Please call the library at 482-4570 to arrange to pick up a grab bag of books. $10 each. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Portage Lake District Library.

PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on November 24, 2020

The PLDL Board of Trustees will host their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 25 at 7pm. The board will conduct this meeting via conference call instead of in-person due to the COVID19 pandemic. read more PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting→