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Portage District Library The Portage District Library offers a wide range of services to the local community.

Speed Gaming: So Many Games, So Little Time, October 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. Four tables will be set up with board games fro...
10/12/2026

Speed Gaming: So Many Games, So Little Time, October 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. Four tables will be set up with board games from the Library of Things. You will have thirty minutes to play each game. You can check out your favorite game at the end of the night. The games that will be played are Carcassonne, Thunder Road Vendetta, Gnome Hollow, and Santorini. Registration is required.

To register or for further information, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16819101

THIS WEDNESDAY! True Crime in the Civil War with Tobin Buhk: Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join crime historian and...
10/12/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY! True Crime in the Civil War with Tobin Buhk: Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join crime historian and author Tobin Buhk as he unveils the truth behind some of the most fiendish crimes. A psychopathic general who decapitated his enemies and stacked the heads in piles; an early serial killer who used the war to settle scores; an entire family murdered and thrown into the Mississippi; Soiled Doves who made money off of the war. While the boys in blue and gray traded lead on the battlefield, these malefactors terrorized soldiers and civilians alike. Learn about these characters, and many others in this look at the “un-civil” side of the Civil War. Registration is required.

To register or for further information, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16657443

Pub(lic) Library Trivia: the Aughts, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM. Create a team of five or come on your own ...
10/12/2026

Pub(lic) Library Trivia: the Aughts, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM. Create a team of five or come on your own to answer questions about anything that happened from 2000 to 2009. Each member of the winning team will earn a $20 gift card to a local business purchased with funds generously donated by PDL's Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

For further information or to register, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16788150

Register now for a Fire Prevention Month fire safety presentation and puppet show with special guests from the Portage F...
10/09/2026

Register now for a Fire Prevention Month fire safety presentation and puppet show with special guests from the Portage Fire Department! Designed for preschool-aged children (3-6 years). Younger or older siblings are welcome to attend with their preschool aged sibling.

Held on Tuesday October 20th at 9:30 or 10:30, more event information and registration for this special story time can be found on our website. You can also stop at the youth desk for more information!

THIS SATURDAY! Geek Fest 2026: Entertaining the geek in you! Saturday, October 10th, 11 AM - 3 PM. Geek Fest is an all...
10/08/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Geek Fest 2026: Entertaining the geek in you! Saturday, October 10th, 11 AM - 3 PM. Geek Fest is an all-ages mini-convention held at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, featuring local gaming, cosplay, crafts, robotics, artists, authors, and much more! This event will take place at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center located at 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. For more information, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16727786

TOMORROW! Using News Literacy to Find Trustworthy Sources: Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:00 PM. How can we find news sources ...
10/06/2026

TOMORROW! Using News Literacy to Find Trustworthy Sources: Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:00 PM. How can we find news sources we trust in the saturated media landscape? This guided workshop will walk participants through media sources, bias, and provide strategies for a balanced perspective. In our saturated media landscape, it’s challenging to know what information to believe and which news sources we can trust. Through this guided workshop, we’ll learn together how to evaluate media sources, identify bias, and select sources that can provide a balanced perspective. Discussion will encourage critical thinking and civil discourse. Registration is required.

To register or for further information, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/1690708

Author Visit with Michael Finkel - author of "The Art Thief," THISFriday, October 9th @ 3:30 PM. Mr. Finkel will be here...
10/05/2026

Author Visit with Michael Finkel - author of "The Art Thief," THISFriday, October 9th @ 3:30 PM. Mr. Finkel will be here to discuss "The Art Thief," offer a Q&A, and a book signing! Kazoo Books will be here selling Mr. Finkel's books. Registration is required.

To register or for further details, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16836437

THIS THURSDAY! Don't Fear Paranormal Tourism with Dianna Stampfler, Thursday, October 8th @ 3:00 PM. Learn about Michiga...
10/05/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Don't Fear Paranormal Tourism with Dianna Stampfler, Thursday, October 8th @ 3:00 PM. Learn about Michigan's dark side and destination for your next paranormal retreat. Dianna Stampfler is the author of “Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses” and “Death & Lighthouses on the Great Lakes” – has been writing about haunted restaurants, hotels, attractions, tours and festivals around Michigan for years (mostly based on first-hand research). Over the years, she’s connected with several mediums, investigators, paranormal groups, tour operators and event planners who not only recognize the impact that paranormal tourism has on their communities but also celebrate their haunted history in a respectful, educational and entertaining way. This presentation will shed light on the history of Michigan’s dark side and provide ideas for paranormal tourism destinations and events in the state. Registration is required.

For further information or to register, please visit: https://events.portagelibrary.info/event/16838994

Are you a Portage Public School student? Do you have your PASS card yet? Visit the Youth Desk today to learn more and ge...
10/02/2026

Are you a Portage Public School student? Do you have your PASS card yet? Visit the Youth Desk today to learn more and get your card!

The Library Pass card enables student use of PDL resources such as public computers, Mango Languages learning service, Scholastic Teachables educational support, Creativebug art and craft video classes, OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla e-book and streaming services, and much more. Students may also borrow materials from libraries across Michigan through the MeL (Michgan Electronic Library) system.

Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join crime historian and author Tobin Buhk as he unveils the truth behind some of the...
09/28/2026

Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join crime historian and author Tobin Buhk as he unveils the truth behind some of the most fiendish crimes. A psychopathic general who decapitated his enemies and stacked the heads in piles; an early serial killer who used the war to settle scores; an entire family murdered and thrown into the Mississippi; Soiled Doves who made money off of the war. While the boys in blue and gray traded lead on the battlefield, these malefactors terrorized soldiers and civilians alike. Learn about these characters, and many others in this look at the “un-civil” side of the Civil War. Registration is required.

To register or for further information, please visit: https://portage.libnet.info/event/16657443

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