The Library and Staff
Portage District Library is supported by a millage paid by tax payers in the City of Portage and Portage Public School District. The Library is governed by an elected board and run by nearly fifty full and part-time employees. They are assisted by many volunteers from the community. If you are interested in getting involved at the library, you can call us at (269) 329-4544 or contact us via e-mail
The Board
The Library Board is composed of seven members, and officers of the board include a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The role of the Library Board is to represent the interests of library constituents by:
- Setting the library’s millage levy
- Controlling expenditures
- Establishing policies
- Appointing and overseeing the Library Director
- Guiding the future of the library through long-range strategic planning

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