COLUMN OF THE PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Programs offered in June

This year’s library summer program theme is “Adventure Begins at the Library.” We offer a program for children, adolescents and adults. The more you read this summer, the more chances you have to win prizes. The program runs until July 20. Join us to get in on the fun this summer.

The children’s department has a variety of new programs for June this year. Bring the family for a free movie and popcorn at 9:30 a.m. June 17. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., it’s family story time for children, from birth to 5 years old. Older brothers and sisters are welcome as part of the family. Children in grades K-5 can participate in fun crafts and activities on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Hikes on the Ice Age Trail take place from 9am to 10am on Friday mornings in June. We will explore four different areas of the Portage Canal segment as part of the Ice Age Trail. We will walk a distance of one mile round trip on the trail each Friday morning. Our adventure guide will provide you with information as we walk the trail, the different types of flora and fauna and other fun facts. All participants will receive stickers and can enter their name in a drawing for an Ice Age Trail treat basket. This program is aimed at all ages and the trail is accessible to strollers. I hope to see you on Friday mornings in June to experience adventure right here in our community.

A monthly calendar of programs and events is available at portagelibrary.us or pick up a copy at the library.

The community summer lunch program has begun and will continue until August 30. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:05 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Goodyear Park; from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the library; 11:40 a.m. to noon in Lincoln Park; and from 12:15 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. at Sanborn Park.

Lunches must be taken on site and are free and open to all young people aged 18 and under. Young people also receive a food basket on Friday with lunch.

Funding provided by the USDA Summer Food Service Program, Aliant Energy, Portage Food Pantry and the United Way Board of Directors.

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The library will be closed on July 4 to celebrate the holiday and will reopen for regular hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 5.

There will be no summer lunch program on July 4th and 5th.

For more information, call the Portage Public Library at 608-742-4959, visit portagelibrary.us or search Facebook and Instagram.