April is coming. Catch up on the latest activities at your Mason County District Libraries.
Is the snow gone for good yet? Who knows, this is Michigan after all. Come sun, rain, or snow - we have some great activities planned, including a children's Read-In, Autism Awareness with Miss Ludington, and our normal weekly and monthly kid's activities. Click the link below for Forthcoming Books in April. Check our website or  Facebook page for up to date details!  

New Books in April
Find out which bestselling books will coming in to your Libraries. The list is sorted two different ways, by date and by author, all in the same file.


 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Mark your calendar with these fun events for children and families. Click hyperlinks in the text below, if available, for more information from our website. Remember that ALL Mason County District Library events are FREE. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For details on each of these events at any time, check our website ( www.mcdlibrary.org) and Facebook for details.

Ludington Activities
  • Fri, April 1 - Read-In, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
  • Sat, April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day, share a story with Miss Ludington, 12 noon
  • Week of April 4 - Community Mental Health photo exhibit
  • Tues, April 5 - Adult Craft, 6 pm
  • Wed, April 6 - Discovery Club, 4 pm 
  • Thurs, April 14 - Child Abuse Awareness with C.O.V.E., 4 pm
  • Sat, April 16 - Plant and Seed Exchange, 10 am to 12 noon
  • Friday, April 22 - Earth Day Celebration, 4 pm
  • Tues through Thurs, April 26 to 28 - Money Smart Week activities
  • Fri, April 29 - Rollin' In the Dough, 4 pm
Scottville Activities
  • Tues, April 5 - Family Craft, 3 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Tues through Thurs, April 26 to 28 - Money Smart Week activities

 
Book Discussion Group 
The "Rabid Reader" Book Club meets in the Ludington Library on Friday, April 15  at 9:30 am. This month, the book is  "Alice I Have Been" by Melanie Benjamin .


Another MeL Database Service

One of the fastest-growing topics researched in libraries and online is entrepreneurship.  Small Business Resource Center offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides users with all the information they need to succeed. Visit:  Small Business Resource Center

Other free services and programs include Up North Digital (borrow ebooks, and audiobooks; and stream videos for free), Transparent Language Online, Genealogy research resources, free legal forms, and more! We have dozens of FREE resources available from our website, www.mcdlibrary.org in the Resources section. 

 
Digital Saturdays
On Saturdays, from 12 noon to 4:30 pm, see Lisa at the Ludington Library to learn about borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and more on a tablet or smart phone. More details on what you need to know here: Digital Borrowing.

If you are in the Scottville area, Chris is also available for digital help on Wednesday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. 

Questions? Call (231) 843-8465 or email [email protected] 

Access the Library's digital collection online at ww.MCDLibrary.org/upnorth