DISCOVER ◼ IMAGINE ◼ CONNECT

Welcome to the Portage Lake District Library!

Our mission is to inspire the diverse community living in the City of Houghton and Portage Township to discover, imagine, and connect.

The library offers the traditional materials of books, audiobooks, and magazines, along with electronic resources such as eBooks and eMagazines, and services like Libby and MeL.

Check Out These Upcoming Events

  • Community Craft Circle
    Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (Repeats every 3rd Saturday) Calendar blurb: Community Craft Circle: drop in to learn sewing basics, get help with mending, or work on your own project. […]
  • BASIC: Free Computer & Technology Assistance
    1st Saturday of the Month, Sept–Dec · 10:00–12:00 PM Do you need help with your digital device? Facing tablet troubles? Windows worries? Mac mysteries? Smartphone snafus? Do you want to learn more about what […]
  • Legal Help: Drop-in Hours
    2nd Saturday of the Month, Sept–Dec. · 12:00–2:00 PM Dates: Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 3 Additional Evening Sessions, Oct–Dec · 5:00–6:30 PM Dates: Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 Legal Help: Drop-In Hours With Tracey […]

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Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
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For weather related closures, please check our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Upcoming Closings

Veterans Day
Tuesday November 11th, 2025
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Thanksgiving Observance
Friday November 28th, 2025