As we approach Earth Day, it’s an important time to reflect on the state of our planet and our collective responsibility to protect it. Climate change continues to challenge our world in ways that require urgent action, yet amid the… Read More »Climate Action and Community Programs
Libraries, including us, have always been in the sharing business—long before the term “sharing economy” became popular. From borrowing books, movies, and music to sharing our community spaces, study rooms, and technology, our library operates on a simple yet powerful… Read More »The Cornerstone of the Sharing Economy
On March 14, 2025, an Executive Order was signed to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—the federal agency that provides funding support to libraries and museums nationwide. If implemented, this change could impact several important statewide programs that Michigan… Read More »IMLS Funding Elimination: What It Could Mean for Library Services Across Michigan
In just a day or two, we’ll welcome a new year—2025. For some, it’s a time to reflect on goals and resolutions; for others, it’s about gathering with loved ones to celebrate. However you choose to ring in the new… Read More »A Look Back At 2024: Highlights, Booklists and Events
Celebrate the Season at the Library The holiday season is a time for connecting with loved ones, sharing traditions, and enjoying the stories and films that make this time of year so special. At the library, we’re here to make… Read More »Books, Movies and Other Holiday Activities
In this season of gift-giving, PDL is giving you an easier way to find library materials and explore our collections online. We’re thrilled to announce that our library catalog is getting a major upgrade this December. What’s Changing? Improved Search… Read More »New Library Catalog: Better Search, Better Results