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Portland Peppers - Perfect Pick!
Indoor planting season is upon us! Shannon, our sultana of the seed library, was kind enough to inform me that it's the perfect time of year to start a popular produce pick - peppers!Even the seed...
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Thirty days hath September,April, June, and November.All the rest have thirty-one,Except for February alone:It has twenty-eight days clear,And twenty-nine in each leap year.The first part of this poem...
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Remembering
During this month, although Labor Day is always a big date on the calendar, it is far easier to think about than September 11th. Thinking back to that time when those events were unfolding, I still get...
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Book Sale Ends September 19th
Ahoy, book lovers and treasure hunters alike! Mark your calendar and get ready to dig deep into our bookish bounty!The Portland District Library is having a book sale September 9 to the 19 where you...
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Fall is here, read a book
The days might be warm, but the nights are definitely getting cooler. All the Michiganders know what that means...fall is coming. Thank goodness it's not "winter is coming" for more reasons than one...
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Fall Favorite Food: Recipes From an Amateur
Fall is a season full of cozy, homey feels. What is better than a warm sweater on a brisk, nippy fall day? Or a warm mug of your favorite beverage when it's dreary and cold outside? Personally, I like...
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Through the Power of MEL
I have long been a fan of Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) for several reasons:It connects you with so many resources within and outside a drivable distance from where you live.You can find all sorts...
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Happy Halloween!
I could write a blog about the origin of Halloween, but that's been done all too much. Rather, I think to properly celebrate this holiday I would rather mention some good stories...
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American Indian Heritage Month
Most every month has been dedicated to a certain population in order to spread awareness and understanding through information. You can learn so much about different cultures and groups of people by...
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Rainy days at the library
Rainy days are made for indoor activities and the library is the perfect place to find some things to do. Though it can be fun to go splash in a puddle...you can do that on your way to the library!...
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The holidays are here!
In light of the holidays, here are some fun holiday themed books that you can incorporate into your festivities.Thanksgiving-related reads:Christmas-related reads (red and green themed just for...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 1
In the spirit of Christmas, I will be posting a book recommendation (one or more) once a week during the month of December. This recommendation will include a summary and reasons to read it. I will be...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 2
I can't help myself - I have to share two reads this week! I wanted to really dig into the meaningful stuff, the stories that really makes us think, feel, and connect with our fellow human beings. So,...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 3
Again, the giving mood has gotten a hold of me and I've decided to post not just one, or even just two Christmas recommendations, but three! Happy holidays, my fellow readers 🙌In the 19th century, the...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 4
You may have guessed a pattern here...this week I will be sharing four new reads for the week of Christmas. Happy holidays! 🎄There are plenty of romance books around Christmastime, but this one in...
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If your New Year resolution, like mine, isn't about exercise or losing weight, but limiting the number of seeds and plants you can purchase for the summer, then, you know that the official gardening...
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New Year, New You?
I have to admit that I fit in with the mass of the population whose new year's resolutions consists of getting healthier and looking different. I don't know about you but I know that my goals are more...
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What are your fond memories of Portland District Library?
I recently came across a historical document that outlined a personal account from a patron that routinely utilized the library. He and his family were lifelong frequenters of the library, and his...
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Book Suggestions For Littles and Middles
If you are tired of trying to figure out what to read to your kids or want a concise list of books that is appropriate for their age, stop by the library and inquire with us. We have book suggestions...
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Celebrating February
February is full of interesting historical tidbits and holidays, some that I didn't have a true appreciation for until I read up on some of them. I thought it would be a fun activity to dive into some...
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I usually pick this time of year to try something new. Last year I learned how to make my own fruit roll-ups in a dehydrator, this year I have decided to try Microgreens. I actually found myself a...
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Something borrowed...
"Something borrowed, something new, something old, something blue." You can find all these things at the library.We have new materials regularly which you can find in their designated sections. The...
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Book Sale going on now at the library!
Hurry and stop into the library to fill up on our sale items! This event runs until March 20 and includes any item we have put onto the blue sale cart, the two tables closest to the adult computers,...
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Portland Creates 2025
It's spring, and that means it's time to get creative with Portland Creates! Join the community in an all-ages art competition by submitting your very own art for display and judging. It can be...
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Books hated, books loved
Wuthering HeightsYes, the characters are unlikeable, some you could say are downright villains, and I can easily get on the hate train for them. Yes, the story is dark, dismal, and void of many...
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