News & Updates

Hancock Library Receives Grants, New Technology and Furniture
Posted in Hancock Library News Posted on August 28, 2020

In the time since the Library closed alongside the school district due to the COVID19 pandemic, the library has received grant money to further develop a new media lab, funding for new technology, added new furniture and more. read more Hancock Library Receives Grants, New Technology and Furniture→

Free, Full-Access Public Library Cards for Houghton Students
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 17, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) is launching a new educational initiative in partnership with Houghton-Portage Township Schools (HPTS).The campaign, LEAP(Library Education and Access Program), aims to put a library card in the hand of every student enrolled in the schooldistrict. The LEAP pilot project kicked off in 2019, when library cards were issued to all 4th grade students. Now, PLDL is … read more Free, Full-Access Public Library Cards for Houghton Students→

Returned Library Materials Now Quarantined for 4 Days
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 7, 2020

Recent testing by the REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries and Museums) Project indicates that the COVID19 virus may be detectable on library materials for up to 4 days. Effective August 6, we will be quarantining all returned library materials for 4 days. read more Returned Library Materials Now Quarantined for 4 Days→

Virtual Meeting Rooms
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 6, 2020

While the Portage Lake District Library’s meeting room is not currently available, library staff remain committed to serving the community by facilitating connections using Zoom, a virtual meeting service. read more Virtual Meeting Rooms→

Using the Library’s Online Catalog: Video Tutorial
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 5, 2020

Did you know you can use the library’s online catalog to place holds on books and other materials, edit your library account information and more? We put together a short, 5-minute video tutorial to help get you started in the online catalog. read more Using the Library’s Online Catalog: Video Tutorial→

Michigan eLibrary Returns
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 4, 2020

Michigan eLibrary catalog will be available to our library cardholders again, beginning Monday, 8/10. The catalog allows lending access to books throughout the state. Visit our website and choose the catalog menu or follow this link https://uprl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/pldl/?dt=list

Biblio Bistro Video Series Debuts July 14
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 24, 2020

This summer the Keweenaw is getting a look into what it means to eat local produce with the debut of a new video series, Biblio Bistro. The new cooking show will be available on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook starting July 14 and is a collaboration between Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). read more Biblio Bistro Video Series Debuts July 14→

“Reunion” Adult Book Group
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 23, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 5:30 pm outside the library at the picnic table on the East side of the library, next to the bike rack. We’ll be talking about books we’ve read over the past several months and we’ll pick September’s group read. As always, we encourage new members to join the fun and this is a great way … read more “Reunion” Adult Book Group→

Census Drop-In at Your Library
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 20, 2020

Everyone counts at the Portage Lake District Library! Come in to get information on the census, learn how to fill out the census, and have your questions answered by library staff. A laptop is available for patrons to complete the census. The deadline to complete the census has been extended through October 2020. Participation is a way to ensure that your household … read more Census Drop-In at Your Library→