News & Updates

PLDL Wins State Award for Service Excellence
Posted in Hancock Library News, Library News Posted on April 18, 2020

“It is such an honor to have our staff recognized for their innovative and engaging work in service to our patrons,” said Library Director Dillon Geshel. “PLDL holds a special place in the heart of our community, and we’re proud to stand out as one of the best small libraries in the state.” read more PLDL Wins State Award for Service Excellence→

Ancestry Library Edition Now Available from Home
Posted in Library News Posted on April 3, 2020

This database was only available for in-library use, but due to the unprecedented shut down of libraries across the state, Ancestry is offering remote access to Portage Lake District Library cardholders for a limited time, from now through April 30. read more Ancestry Library Edition Now Available from Home→

March 27 Update from Library Director
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 27, 2020

Here’s your weekly update on library services during our mandated closure. The library will be closed by executive order until at least April 13. read more March 27 Update from Library Director→

Live Music, Stories, Yoga and more: Online Events Keep Us Connected
Posted in Library News Posted on March 26, 2020

Staying home and practicing social distancing can be lonely, so we’re  highlighting upcoming events in the Houghton/Keweenaw area hosted online, and available for anyone to view from the comfort of their home. read more Live Music, Stories, Yoga and more: Online Events Keep Us Connected→

Local Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Closures, Online Events & Digital Resources
Posted in Library News Posted on March 25, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library and the Hancock School Public Library are closed through April 13 by executive order. Here’s what we’re doing to ensure you still have access to the materials and resources you need during this difficult time. read more Local Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Closures, Online Events & Digital Resources→

Update on Limited Services Plan
Posted in Library News Posted on March 23, 2020

At PLDL, we decided on March 16 that the confirmation of COVID-19 in the U.P. would be an indication that we need to suspend our curbside delivery program of library materials. Effective today, March 23, we will no longer offer curbside pickup of library materials at PLDL. read more Update on Limited Services Plan→

Library Closures, Limited Services Announced
Posted in Library News Posted on March 13, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library and the Hancock School Public Library will be closed beginning Saturday, March 14 until Monday, April 6. All library programs and public meetings will also be cancelled. read more Library Closures, Limited Services Announced→

Census Drop-in @ Your Library
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 11, 2020

Everyone counts at the library! Come to this drop-in session on Monday, March 16, from 2 – 5:00pm to get information on the Census, learn how to fill out the census, and have your questions answered by library staff. Laptops will be available for patrons who would like to fill out the census on site.

Keweenaw Garden Club: Early Bloomers
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on March 7, 2020

Join us on Monday, March 16, from 6 – 7:00pm for a presentation by Daniel Hendrickson, Plant Enthusiast/Junkie. Daniel has grown and cultivated his own plants for well over 25 years, developing a wealth of practical gardening knowledge. A member of the North American Rock Garden Society and the American Primrose Society, he will inspire us on the cusp of the growing … read more Keweenaw Garden Club: Early Bloomers→