News & Updates
Directed Discussions
Directed Discussions is your opportunity to meet with Library Director Dillon Geshel without making an appointment on Friday, Feb 7, from 2–4:00pm! Stop by PLDL on the first and third Fridays of the month between 2-4pm to chat! Bring your questions, suggestions or concerns regarding our library, or just say hello!
Apply to Work with U.S. Census Bureau
Kerry L Hill, Recruiting Assistant for the Western Upper Penninsula, MI division of the U.S. Census Bureau will be on hand on Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7, from 11:00am – 2:00pm to help you apply for employment with the 2020 Census. If you have questions, please email. Kerry.L.Hill@2020census.gov
Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for the fourth program in a series presented by local health care practitioners on the benefits of bodywork on Wednesday, February 5, from 6 – 7:30pm . Advanced Muscle Integration Technique by Dr. David Hill with Understanding Epigenetics by Dr.Phil Pietala.
Design to Sell
Join Julie Waara, Interior Decorator and Real Estate Broker, on Tuesday, February 4 from 6 – 7:00pm to learn about simple and cost effective things that you can do to make your home a more attractive product in today’s real estate market.
Cricut Craft:Animal Rescue Pouches
Bring some kindness to our community by helping us make animal rescue pouches for our local Keweenaw Wildlife Rehabilitation group, while learning how to cut fabric with our new Cricut Machine on Tuesday, February 4 from 6 – 7:00pm . You are welcome to bring fleece and cotton fabric to donate to the project. If you are a sewer, we could also … read more Cricut Craft:Animal Rescue Pouches
Superior Fab Lab: Paper Circuits
Just in time for Valentine’s day, come make a light-up greeting card! Materials and instruction provided.
Vegetable Starts and Seed Swap
Gina Kerr, master gardener, farmer and owner of Whispering Wild Market Farm will be hosting a workshop about starting vegetables indoors on Saturday, February 1, from 10:00am – 12:00pm . Get a head start on our short growing season. It’s the perfect time to start onions from seed. Peppers, herbs and tomatoes and flowers can also be started now. Bring your seeds … read more Vegetable Starts and Seed Swap
Early use of Copper in the Lake Superior Region
Bob Wheeler will be speaking on Thursday, January 30, from 6 – 7:30pm at Portage Lake District Library on the Old Copper Culture and other evidence of ancient use of this area by Native Americans. This presentation will include reproduction and authentic artifacts for show and tell.
PLDL Launches New Podcast
The Portage Lake District Library is thrilled to debut a new podcast that will be available on all major podcast apps in the coming weeks. “PLDL Explores” Is a two-episode podcast that focuses on shipwrecks of the Portage Waterway and Lake Superior, as well as ghost stories and other folklore of the Keweenaw. “The popularity of podcasting is growing rapidly, and we’re … read more PLDL Launches New Podcast