News & Updates

UPDATE: Gatherings and Face Mask Order
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on April 26, 2021

The most recent Gatherings and Face Mask Order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services requires children aged 2 years and older to wear a face mask while in public libraries. read more UPDATE: Gatherings and Face Mask Order→

LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 25, 2021

Please join us by Zoom for The Library Book Group Discussion of Jacob’s Room by Virginia Woolf on Wednesday, May 5, at 5:00 PM. This is the story of a sensitive young man named Jacob Flanders. The life story, character and friends of Jacob are presented in a series for separate scenes and moments from his childhood, through college at Cambridge, love … read more LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION→

Smart Art Bites
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 24, 2021

In this week’s episode of Smart Art Bites, let’s sing in Spanish with Lucia! Learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in Spanish, and the difference in tone and timbre between saxophone and ewi, concluding with a performance from Lucia. You can find more information, including recommended reading lists for each episode, at pldl.org/smart-art-bites . Smart Art Bites is presented by the Rozsa Center … read more Smart Art Bites→

Library Holiday Hours
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 23, 2021

The library will close at 1pm on Friday, April 2. We will reopen at 10am on Saturday, April 3.

PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 23, 2021

The PLDL Board of Trustees will host their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm. The board will conduct this meeting via conference call instead of in-person due to the COVID19 pandemic. The public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely via conference call. read more PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting→

Keweenaw Garden Club:Yard Erosion Remedies
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 28, 2021

Does your yard flood during heavy rains? Do you have washouts and erosion in your yard? Learn what you can do in your yard and around your home to better manage your troubles!
read more Keweenaw Garden Club:Yard Erosion Remedies→

Library Book Group Discussion
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 23, 2021

Please join us by Zoom for The Library Book Group Discussion of The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 5:30 PM. The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune keep hitting beleaguered English professor Jason Fitger right between the eyes in this hilarious and eagerly awaited sequel to the cult classic of anhedonic academe, the Thurber Prize-winning Dear Committee … read more Library Book Group Discussion→

Virtual Author Visits with Lexie Bean
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 8, 2021

Please join us for two author talks with Lexie Bean, whose book “The Ship We Built” was named one of the Michigan Notable Books for 2021. read more Virtual Author Visits with Lexie Bean→

Digital Magazines Now Available in Libby, OverDrive
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on February 4, 2021

Digital magazines previously available in the RBdigital app have been moved to the Libby and OverDrive for PLDL and Hancock Library patrons. The migration is a result of an acquisition in which OverDrive acquired RBdigital Magazines. OverDrive is also the parent company of Libby. Here’s what you need to know read more Digital Magazines Now Available in Libby, OverDrive→