Join us Tuesdays from June 15 – July 27 for fun activities about wildlife, the environment and more, with special guests! This program is outdoors at the Crichton-McCormick Park, S & T Pavilion.Two sessions:Ages 7 – 12: 10 AM – 11 PMAges 4...
We could not stop talking about this book! In a breathtaking, suspenseful tale with both likeable and unlikeable characters and chilly (literally) atmospheric writing, the author explores the realities of climate change from the perspective of the loss of birds in our...
Calling all horror fans! You just may love this genre-bending masterpiece. But a word of warning, if you get hooked, the author’s other titles will keep you busy for a while! Also available at the library: her award-winning novel “Gods of Jade and...
Seasonal Maintenance Worker Portage Public Library, hours are as-needed only. Primarily grounds maintenance. Send letter of interest with skills/qualifications, job experience, two references, address and phone number to 704 Main Street, Portage 15946 or...
The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin is a fast-paced, Sci-Fi masterpiece. It takes place in New York City, and early on in the story, you meet each of the five NY Borough’s avatars. The publisher’s teaser was enough to get me hooked: “Every great city...
Beginning Friday, December 4, 2020, ALL in-person services will be suspended until further notice, including in-person computer access. These services are available via outdoor pickup only during our operating hours: Outdoor Pickup: (our version of Curbside...
Dear Neighbor,We hope you and your family are well during this trying time. We are proud to be part of the resilient community of Portage. It is that spirit of resiliency that has strengthened YOUR library’s commitment to raising our community up. The...
My Sister, the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a thriller that will make you think about the lengths you would go to to help your sister even if she was a, well, serial killer. Click here to read more about this title or put a hold on our copy to start...
This horror title has been called Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias meet Dracula. Set during the 90’s, it features a women’s book club, whose unexpected guest in their suburban community starts to seem like. . . well. . . we...
Beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in-person services, with the exception of computer access, will be suspended until further notice. Our basket raffle has been cancelled. This decision comes after careful consideration & in...