Portage District Library 01 Blog

Watch for improvements to our website this week!

2012-01-09T03:00:07Z

In response to your input, we are making some changes to the way our website is organized. We hope these changes to our “virtual branch” are helpful to you.

Red Cross Blood Drive Friday 1/6

2012-01-05T21:05:01Z

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on the lower level of the Portage District Library 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Friday, January 6. Drop-ins are welcome!

Storytimes start week of January 9

2012-01-04T13:14:26Z

Welcome to a new year! Our 2012 storytimes begin the week of January 9. Each month, we rotate days to accommodate your varying schedules. The January schedule is: Mother Goose (infants and toddlers) is scheduled for 9:30 and 10:30 on Mondays, Two’s is 9:30 on Tuesdays. Preschool is 10:30 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our evening storytime is Monday, January 9 at 6:30 pm. You can sign up for our evening storytime on our calendar . Our Saturday storytime is January 21 at 10:00 am

Happy Holidays From PDL!

2011-12-21T18:47:16Z

We wish you and yours all the best during this holiday season! Thank you for another wonderful year. We will be closed December 24 and 25 and January 1 so that our staff members can enjoy time with their families as well. We will be open regular hours all other days.

Holiday Events

2011-12-12T20:54:51Z

Check out what the library is offering this season! Go to our Events Calendar find out more. Note: Some events require registration to attend. If you have any questions, call 269/329-4544 or email us.

Workshop: Buying an E-Reader

2011-11-23T17:38:36Z

This is your chance to take a look at the popular e-reader devices available on the market. Learn the pros and cons of each, and discuss what works with Overdrive, the library’s free ebook lending service.
Thursday, December 8, 6:30-7:30pm
Registration required for this free program. Please click here= for more information.

Thanksgiving Hours

2011-11-22T14:19:55Z

The Portage District Library will be closed Thursday, November 24. The library will reopen Friday, November 25 for regular hours.

11/10 Josh and Roy Comedy Show Moved to 11/14

2011-11-07T14:16:47Z

Josh and Roy’s Comedy Show has been moved from November 10 to Monday, November 14 at 6:30. “The Josh and Roy Show is old fashioned Vaudeville entertainment. A comedic combination of juggling and jocularity make up the show that is great family entertainment.” If you have any questions, please call 269/329-4544.

Resume Makeover, Nov 4, 11am-1pm

2011-11-02T19:34:44Z

You have looked over some resume books, you have your resume together, and you don’t think you need a class—but it would be good to get somebody else’s opinion on this, particularly somebody knowledgeable. We can help! On the first Friday in February, take your lunch hour and come in. Bring your resume and we will look it over, especially with regard to proofreading, formatting, and language. Let us catch the errors, rather than a potential employer. Reviewers include representatives Michigan Works Employment Services; John Schmitt, Employment Counselor, Small Business and Technology Development Center; staff from the Career and Assessment Services department of Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Nicolette Sosulski, Business Librarian; and local business people. If you have questions about your interview attire, you also have the option of wearing or describing that for our review as well.

Monday, 11/7: Personal Finance for Teens

2011-10-31T16:19:25Z

You may not have much, but learn to make your money grow! Talk dollars and sense with our resident expert. 7:00pm-8:30pm. No registration required.

Book sale 9am-3pm Saturday, 10/8

2011-10-02T20:27:10Z

The Friends book sales are held six times a year, generally, on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm at the Portage District Library, in the lower level meeting rooms. If you are a member of the Friends, you are also eligible to attend an “early bird” sale on the afternoon before the main book sales, from 4 to 5:30 pm.

Middle School Drop-in Thursday

2011-09-25T20:24:07Z

Unwind after school! Bring your friends and join us for activities, crafts, fun, and snacks 3:30-4:30. 6th-8th grade only. No registration required.

3rd-5th Grade Big Games Event

2011-09-20T20:15:15Z

Tweens: Play your favorite games, biggie-sized! Registration required. Click here to sign up for this free program.

Library closed Friday, 9/16

2011-09-12T15:02:53Z

The Portage District Library will be closed on Friday, September 16 for our annual professional development day. We will be open regular hours Saturday (9-5) and Sunday (1-5).

Sunday Hours Resume

2011-09-05T19:00:46Z

We will resume Sunday hours (1pm-5pm) on Sunday, September 11.