Find July children and family programs, new book lists, book club news, and more in this newsletter. The Summer Reading Program is in full swing! You can always get updated from our website at www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us . Or find us on Facebook! 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Mark your calendar with these fun events for children and families, plus a teen only and an  adult only  event. 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.masoncounty.lib.mi.us) and Facebook for details. You can also contact the Ludington Library at (231) 843-8465 or the Scottville Library at (231) 757-2588.

 Ludington Activities
  • Monday, July 3, 1 pm & 7 pm - Magic Show
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2 pm - CupCake Camp
  • Thursday, July 6 - Learn Magic: 1:00 pm for ages 8 & under; 2:30 pm for ages 8 & over
  • Monday, July 10, 1 pm - Build a Better Lego Tower
  • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale:
  • Friday, July 14, 6 pm - 9 pm
  • Saturday, July 15, 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday, July 16, 1 pm - 4 pm
  • Monday, July 17, 1 pm - Lake Michigan Monsters with a Ludington State Park speaker
  • Monday, July 24, 1 pm - Mythic Michigan & Haunted Lakes with Jen Strauss
  • Monday, July 31, 1 pm - Water Day

  • Science Camp Monday 7/10, 7/17, and 7/24 in the morning at the Ludington Library. One or more field trips may be involved. Pre-registration is required. Visit our website:   www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us

    Quidditch every Friday in Ludington at 4 pm, from June 23 through August 25.

    Scottville Activities
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2 pm - CupCake Camp
  • Thursday, July 6, 11 am - Learn Magic 
  • Thursday, July 6, 6 pm - Teen Movie Night (every 1st Thursday)
  • Tuesday, July 11, 7 pm - Adult Craft
  • Wednesday, July 12, 1 pm - Dragon Fiesta
  • Wednesday, July 19, 2 to 4 pm - Planetarium
  • Wednesday, July 26, 1 pm - Water Day

  • Art lessons every Friday in Scottville at 4 pm, through August 25.

     
    Book Discussion Group 
    The "Rabid Reader" Book Club welcomes new members anytime at the Ludington Library. Meetings are on the third Friday of each month, 9:30 am, at the Ludington Library. 

    This month's meeting is July 21. The club is discussing "The Wednesday Wars" a Young Adult book by Gary D. Schmidt.


    New Books at our Libraries in July
    Find out which bestselling books will be arriving at your libraries. The list is sorted two different ways, by date and by author, all in the same file. Call us at (231) 843-8465 or (231) 757-2588 to place a hold on these popular titles.

     
    Spring / Summer Hours
    Ludington and Scottville Libraries are open:

    Monday
    9 am - 8 pm
    Tuesday
    9 am - 8 pm
    Wednesday
    9 am - 8 pm
    Thursday
    9 am - 6 pm
    Friday
    9 am - 6 pm
    Saturday
    9 am - 5 pm

    *We will be closed Sundays starting Sunday, May 28, throughout the summer. 

    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 DigitalHelp@MCDLibrary.org 

    Access the Library's digital collection online from our front webpage:  www.MasonCounty.lib.mi.us