The Ludington and Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library are dedicated to providing a vast array of educational, fun, free programs to our communities. In addition to regularly scheduled programs, they frequently host special events for both kids and adults.

All events at the Mason County District Libraries are free.

The Ludington and Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library have the following fun, free events scheduled in the coming month.

Special Events

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Mason County 4H invites children of all ages to the Scottville branch on Saturday, December 14th at 10am to have cookies and hot cocoa with Santa. Photos with Santa can be taken by all visitors. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Create a Gift

Children of all ages are invited to both branches for a week of Create-A-Gift fun December 16th-19th from 4-5:30pm each day. Make one-of-a-kind gifts and hand-made cards for friends and family members! Wrapping paper will be provided. Children below the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Snowflake Soiree

Children of all ages are cordially invited to attend a Snowflake Soirée on Friday, December 20th, 4–6pm at the Scottville branch by royal decree of the Snow Queen. Join us for singing, festive crafts, fun, and winter treats all in celebration of the Snow Queen's birthday! Children below the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Break Activities

Children of all ages are invited to the both branches for free Winter Break Children’s Activities from 11am–4pm on December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, & January 2nd & 3rd. There will be crafts, games, activities, books, and movies Children below the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Light Up the Lake Family Party

Families, children and teens are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family party at the Ludington branch on Tuesday, December 31st from 7-11:30pm. There will be crafts, games and activities for partygoers of all ages – including board games, lots of Legos, and video games. At 11:30 pm, the party will close so everyone can stroll downtown to enjoy the Ball Drop. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Weekly School Year Programs

Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

Babytime: Stories for Babies - Mondays at 10am, Ludington Library.
Preschool-K Story Time - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 10am, Ludington Library. Fridays at 10am, Scottville Library.
Happy Feet - Mondays at 10am at the Ludington Library.

Kids & Teens

Creative Kids: Self-Directed Art, Games and Puzzles - Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays from 4-5:30pm; Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm, Ludington Library. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-5:30pm, Scottville Library.
Games Galore - Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm, Ludington Library.
Fit Club - Wednesdays at 4pm, Scottville Library; Thursdays at 4pm, Ludington Library (Children 7 & older).
Block Party with Lego Brand Bricks - Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm, Ludington & Scottville Libraries.
Teen Games - Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30pm, Ludington Library. Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30pm, Scottville Library.

Monthly Programs for Kids & Families

Teen Movie Night - First Thursday of every month, 6pm, Scottville Library (age 12 and up).

Annual Holiday Events

Every holiday brings a special celebration to the libraries. There are parties for Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Earth Day, Halloween, and Christmas...always fun and always free!

Summer Fun at the Library

Summers are so much fun at the Mason County District Libraries, the kids may not want to go to the beach! The Summer Reading Program is for kids of all ages, with Read to Me for kids up to eight years, Independent Readers for those 5-13 years, and Teen Readers for 11-18 years. Incentives include book bags, local merchant gift certificates, books, and small toys. Just 20 minutes of reading a day!

During the summer months there are also weekly crafts for kids ages six years and older, Science Camps in July and many special programs as well as the ongoing weekly programs.

Weekly Summer Programs

Preschool/Kindergarten Story Time - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am, Ludington Library. Fridays at 10am, Scottville Library.
Creative Kids: Self-directed Art, Games and Puzzles - Mondays from 2-4pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 1pm-4pm; Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm, Ludington Library. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1-4pm at Scottville Library.
Fit Club - Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm, Ludington Library. Tuesdays at 4pm, Scottville Library (Children 7 and older).
Block Party - Create with Legos. Saturdays from 9:30am-2pm, Ludington & Scottville Libraries.
Quidditch - Fridays at 4pm beginning June 22nd, Ludington Library.

All events at the Mason County District Libraries are free.

The Mason County District Libraries Aren't Just for Kids!

The Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library also host recurrent programs for adults.

Programs for Adults

Adult Craft Night - 1st Tuesday of the month (January 6th-May 5th, September 1st-December 1st) at 6 pm, Ludington Library.
Adult Book Club - 3rd Tuesday of the Month year round at 1pm at the Scottville Library.
Digital Downloads - Wednesdays from 5-8pm, Scottville Library.

About the Mason County District Libraries

Four years of fundraising and seven months of construction has produced the beautiful new children's wing to the Mason County Library in Ludington. The Keith Wilson Children's Center was formally dedicated on May 18, 2012. The new wing adds over 5,300 square feet to the library, which now offers a Story Time and Sailboat Play Area, West Shore Bank Multi-Purpose Room and Craig R. Rasmussen Outdoor Activity Area which is enclosed by a fence.

Children simply love the Mason County District libraries in Ludington and Scottville. They're kid-friendly, and have activities all year for children of all ages. The mission of the library is children's literacy...encouraging children to read by making it fun and enjoyable. Their theme is "Just Imagine," allowing kids to engage their minds and curiosity of the world around them.

The Mason County District Library is so much more than books...it's a fun place for kids to learn and explore, while increasing children's literacy.

Contact the Mason County District Library at:
217 E. Ludington Ave.
Ludington, MI
(231) 843-8465
www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/

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