News & Updates

Kivajat Dancers
Posted in Events Posted on August 2, 2023

Come experience the joy of traditional Finnish folk dance with The Kivajat Finnish American Folk Dance Group on Friday, August 18, from 12 – 1pm. The dancers, ages 4 – 16, do traditional Finnish folk dancing, in colorful, traditional costume.  After the performance at noon, audience members of all ages may try a few dances!   

Hancock Library Annual Book Sale – Friday and Saturday
Posted in Hancock Library News, Library News Posted on August 1, 2023

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug. 4 from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock. You can enter through the Library door and the sale … read more Hancock Library Annual Book Sale – Friday and Saturday→

Food Education Week: Farm Market Cooking Demos
Posted in Library News Posted on July 26, 2023

Join Margaret, Michael, and Meghan at Houghton, Hancock, Lake Linden, and Calumet markets as they make Quinoa Tabbouleh – featuring the beautiful and ever-so-hydrating cucumber! Samples for tasting will be provided. In addition to learning how to make your own quinoa tabbouleh, we’ll chat about creative ways to use cucumbers and dive into why this dish is excellent fuel for our bodies! … read more Food Education Week: Farm Market Cooking Demos→

DnD One-Shot (Teens/Tweens)
Posted in Events, Teen, Youth Posted on July 17, 2023

Calling all green and veteran adventurers. Join us on Saturday, August 5, from 11am – 2pm for the ‘Squirrel Scouts’, an overnight camping trip on the edge of the Enchanted Forest with our very own Game Master Katrina! All supplies are included and snacks will be provided. Sign-up to save your spot at the library: mstanitis@pldl.org

Stand Up Paddleboard DEMO : RESCHEDULED
Posted in Adult, Events, Youth Posted on July 17, 2023

Join us on Wednesday, Aug 2, from 6 – 7pm for a SUP demo and brief instruction with Portage Paddle Sports and stick around for a group paddle! Will be held at Kestner Park, weather permitting. Please check the PLDL website/Facebook if weather looks suspect. We have 20 spots, first come first serve. Minors MUST be accompanied by parent.  Please register at: … read more Stand Up Paddleboard DEMO : RESCHEDULED→

STORYPLAY! with Jennifer Strauss
Posted in Library News, Youth Posted on July 10, 2023

Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss on Saturday, July 29, from 1 – 2pm as We Sing Our Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! Join Jen for this Narrative Adventure designed for school-age kids and their families. Go home with a colorful friendship bracelet that you weave with a partner!

Storytime with Copper Country Humane Society
Posted in Events, Youth Posted on July 10, 2023

Join us for a special Storytime with Copper Country Humane Society, on Wed, July 19, from 10:30-11:15! We’ll have craft time following storytime.

Make Your Own Canvas
Posted in Adult, Events Posted on July 10, 2023

Join us on Thursday, July 13, from 5:30 – 7:00pm and learn to construct and stretch a small canvas to take home or use for the cyanotype printing event on 7/15 at the Marsin Center. Materials included. Free Event

Bike Parade
Posted in Events, Youth Posted on June 29, 2023

Join us on Saturday, July 8, from 1 – 2pm for our All Together Now Bike Parade. Come with your bike decorated or you can bedazzle it a bit at the library before the parade. A representative from Rhythm Bike and Board  will be on hand to demonstrate the bike maintenance station on the pier. We will then ride up to Chutes … read more Bike Parade→