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  • Changes to Overdrive Service

    Posted March 8, 2011 in  Books and More
    Overdrive, the service that Portage District Library uses to circulate ebooks and downloadable audio books, is now only available to Portage Residents and purchased Non-Resident cards. Reciprocal borrowers must to use their home libraries and library card to download from OverDrive. The Willard Continue…
  • National Reading Month for Kids!

    Posted March 1, 2011 in  Books and MoreEventsParents and KidsTeens
    In March, the Youth Department is Celebrating National Reading Month with Reading Programs for all ages! The Preschool Reading Program has a Dr. Seuss theme and kicks-off at our Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss event on March 2nd. The Elementary Reading Program has a western theme, Wanted: Readers. Both Continue…
  • Reading Together 2011

    Posted March 1, 2011 in  Books and MoreEvents
    Reading Together invites people of all ages from all walks of life to read a single book. Thousands of county residents have participated in Reading Together programs since 2003. This year’s book is Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder. The author is coming to Kalamazoo on March 10.The Continue…
  • February Fun in the Youth Department

    Posted February 14, 2011 in  Books and MoreEventsParents and Kids
    Tumble Books Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Come and enjoy the “prickly” love story we have chosen. Your children will also have fun making a cute Valentine’s craft Continue…
  • We have fun programs planned for all ages this month!

    Posted February 1, 2011 in  Books and MoreEventsParents and Kids
    A certified Signing Time instructor will be at the library to teach the benefits of two-way communication with your young child. The first class is directed at parents and caregivers. The next three sessions include your child in the age appropriate class. Each class will incorporate songs, Continue…