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The library will be open today, but all storytimes have been cancelled.
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We are closed due to inclement weather. However, we're happy to let you know that our Digital Library is available round-the-clock. Stay safe and happy reading! Browse now: portagelibrary.info/ebooks/
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We are closing today at 1:00 PM due to inclement weather.
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We are currently closed. Please stay safe and follow the City of Portage, MI, on social media and monitor portagemi.gov for updates regarding conditions.
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Bring out your best tips for fluffy mashed, perfectly-cooked baked, and hash brown potatoes! Join us on Facebook for our Cookbook Club! We host challenges, share recipes and tips, and talk about all things food. You can join the group by searching for “Cookbook Club @ PDL” on FB.
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The struggle is real.
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Plastic jugs seeds winter = Plants! You can start plants for your spring garden in the winter! Get seeds that require a period of cold from our Seed Library, and watch this recorded program video to learn all about Winter Sowing! youtu.be/_9KuNfcADjs
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Star Wars, yoga, a film about the first female President of the Oglala Sioux tribe, and relaxing music... All that and more is happening at your library next week! Learn more and sign up here: portagedistrictlibrary.evanc…
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Local Historian Steve Rossio here. Check out this shot from July 1960 of the brand-new Southland Shopping Plaza and the grand opening of the Kroger Grocery Store. It was located where the Barnes and Noble Book stands today. #throwbackthursday
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We don't mean to *jar* you with a reminder of the snow to come but click the link below for a list of books to help you fill your pantry before the snow flies. Click ➡️ qrco.de/bdR0PY
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Next Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day! Explore your ballot before you head to the polls. We recommend the non-partisan voting guide put together by the League of Women Voters. You can access the guide online at vote411.org.
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Happy Halloween! Watch out for all of your unread books! Image credit: Hands Off My Dinosaur
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How many unread books are on your shelf?
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A photo of Steve and Kristy's Pajama Storytime last week. Just in case you missed it, they read "Good Night! Good Night!" by Carin Berger and "Pajama Time" by Sandra Boynton. Check out these reads for your family's pajama time!
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Join our mailing list to learn about upcoming events, new materials, and special announcements! To sign up, visit qrco.de/pdlnews
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Local Historian Steve Rossio here. This shot is from the opening of the Southland Shopping Center (1961). It opened with tenants like the Federal Department Store, Lee's Sporting Goods, SS Kresge, Cunninghams Drugs, Kroger, and Hardings. #throwbackthursday
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The Library has a Give & Take rack located in the new cafe. Bring magazines you no longer need to share with others. Stop by to browse what is available and take some home with you.
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Don't forget to join us for Cracking Cold Cases: How WMU Students Solved a Murder tomorrow at 7:00 PM! You will not want to miss this presentation by McKenzie Stommen, Program Coordinator for WMU's Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. fb.me/e/2MJpCrIqU
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What's the last book that kept you up past midnight?
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Or kept renewing from the library...
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