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Portage Library Hosts Program about the Amazing Earthworm

If you've ever wondered just what it is that earthworms do, come to the Portage Lake District Library and find out. See the details here.


Portage Library Hosts Student Exchange Travelogue

The Portage Lake District Library will host a local Houghton student's presentation about her travels and experiences in Austria through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. See the details here.


"Making Friends" Storytime July 31

Children are invited to a special "Making Friends" Storytime on Saturday, July 31, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. See the details here.


Join the Summer's Bounty Social August 2

The Summer’s Bounty Social is Monday, August 2, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For this potluck event, people are asked to bring their favorite dish made from locally available fruits or vegetables. See the details.


New Online Resources for PLDL Patrons

The Portage Lake District Library is excited to announce that we have added two amazing online resources to our collection, Mango Languages and Ancestry Library Edition. Read the details here.


Tracing the History of Strawberry Farming

Catherine Cogger will speak on her senior thesis about strawberry farming in the Sturgeon River Valley, Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. Read the details here.


Music on the Menu July 30

On Friday, July 30, the Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to bring their lunch and enjoy “Music on the Menu,” an outdoor series of events held on the dock outside the library. Read the details here.


Wellness Series Continues August 12

The series of natural health and wellness programs will continue August 12 with a session on relaxation and pain relieve, followed by a self-reflexology talk on September 9. Read the details here.


Summer Storytimes on Wednesdays

The Portage Lake District Library invites children to attend Storytime throughout the summer as part of the Summer Reading Program: Make a Splash at Your Library: Dive into a Good Book! Storytimes continue on Wednesdays all summer. Read the details here.


Summer Reading Program Underway

The 2010 version of the Portage Lake District Library summer reading program is underway. Read the details here.


Try Out the Children's Listening Center

The library's new Children's Listening Center has music, foreign languages and stories on CDs for use during your visit to the library. Ask a libarian to help you get started.


New Books at the Library

Twice a month, we'll let you know of new arrivals at the library. Check out the latest list here. (Updated June 7)


What is Your Library Worth to You?

How much would you pay, out of your pocket, to duplicate the services you receive at the Portage Lake District Library? Not just the books, but the magazines, the databases, interlibrary loan, and computer use. Try our new web calculator to find out.

KidsCHILDREN

Kids

Fun for Young Ages

Our children's section has easy-to-reach shelves and computers just for the kids.

Young AdultsYOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults

Young Adults

Young adults have their own area and services.

AdultsADULTS

Adults

Adults

Reading areas, computer stations and easy-to-negotiate stacks -- the new PLDL is at your service.

Local HistoryLOCAL HISTORY

Local History

Local History

We've expanded our services and collection for those interested in local and Michigan history.