September 02, 2010
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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
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Summer Reading Program Underway
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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?
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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. 
The 2010 version of the Portage Lake District Library summer reading program is underway. 
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. 
CHILDREN
Fun for Young Ages
Our children's section has easy-to-reach shelves and computers just for the kids.
ADULTS
Adults
Reading areas, computer stations and easy-to-negotiate stacks -- the new PLDL is at your service.LOCAL HISTORY
Local History
We've expanded our services and collection for those interested in local and Michigan history.