News & Updates
Hancock Library Seeking Volunteer Help
After many successful additions to library collections and programs over the last year, the Library is looking to extend their success with the help of residents interested in giving back to their community. read more Hancock Library Seeking Volunteer Help
Adult Book Group: People of the Book
In 1996, Hanna Heath, an Australian rare book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, which has been rescued from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. The Library Book Group usually meets the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 5:30-6:30pm. Feel free to drop in if you’d like to sign up or discuss … read more Adult Book Group: People of the Book
Cricut Craft: St Pat’s T-Shirt Decorating
Join us at Portage Lake District Library on Tuesday, March 3, from 6 – 7:00pm and create your own T-shirt fun for St Pat’s Day. Bring a new or freshly laundered and pressed T-shirt of your choosing and we’ll use the Cricut machine to design and cut vinyl iron-on decals to make a festive design for your St Pat’s celebrating !!
Superior Fab Lab:DIY Speakers From Scratch
Join us on Monday, March 2, from 6 – 7:30pm for a fun maker class and you’ll be listening to music on a custom speaker you made on your own! And you’ll learn a little science while you’re at it! Limited materials so register now! Register at: superiorfablab.com/register
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise combining slow movement, deep breathing and focused intention. Join us on Monday, March 2, from 12 – 1:30pm for the first class in the series. The class is ongoing and progressive and meets weekly on Monday and Thursday, until Apr 10, 2020. NO DROP INS !! *Increases Strength* Increases Balance and Posture*Helps Prevent Falls*Improves Mind, Body, … read more Tai Chi
CRICUT demo and training session
Join a group of Cricut crafting enthusiasts on Saturday, February 29, from 10:00am – 1:00pm at Portage Lake District Library for demos and training on the library’s Cricut machine! Basic Cricut techniques. Cutting simple images and text. Using free and/or subscription Cricut images and text. How to do vinyl applications to decorate hard surfaces. How to do iron-on transferring to decorate fabrics or fabric … read more CRICUT demo and training session
PLDL Board of Trustees
The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, from 7 – 8:00pm. Meetings are typically held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm at PLDL.
Post-Religion Support Group
This group meeting on Tuesday, February 25, from 6 – 7:30pm is for formerly religious people to find solace in the company of others who’ve had similar experiences. Topics of discussion may include post-religion life, existential crises, changing family dynamics, and Religious Trauma Syndrome. Light refreshments will be served. Please email lwilde11@gmail.com with questions.
UP Energy Task Force Review
On Saturday, Feb. 22, from 12:30 – 2:30pm, come to the Portage Lake District Library to learn about and discuss the work of the UP Energy Task Force. Task Force members will give an overview of UP energy system and an update on the first phase of the UP Energy Task Force on propane supply.