The Ludington & Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library Offer Numerous Programs for Children & Families

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the Mason County District Library
the Mason County District Library
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.

Photo by Bethany Sonefeld
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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- Family Fun Starts at Amber Elk Ranch!
- It's a Jeep Invasion at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes!
- The Spartan River Run Kayak Race on PM River
- Boos, Brews and Brats
- Michigan Lighthouse Festival
- Christmas in Scottville
- Home for the Holidays Events in Hart & Silver Lake
- Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series
- Shoreline Cruises Aboard the S.S. Badger Carferry
- Plan to be in Ludington this Summer for our Biggest Events!
- ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
- Shake Wag'n Roll Pets Event in Pentwater
- Used Book Sales in Ludington, Manistee & Hart
- Pentwater Cruise Ins Car Show
- Nights at the Lights Features Entertainment at the Lighthouses
- Summer Music Along the Lakeshore
- Catch "The Luck of the Irish" During St. Patrick's Day Activities in Downtown Ludington
- Performances in Ludington, Manistee, Scottville and Hart
- Enjoy Concerts and Performances During the Holidays
- Manistee's Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
- Join the Fight Against Cancer at Ludington's Relay for Life
- Former Scottville Harvest Festival Merges into a New Summer Event Called the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration
- S.S. Badger Carferry Sails Across Lake Michigan from Ludington to Manitowoc
- Scottville Riverside Park along the Pere Marquette River
- Plan a Budget-Friendly Vacation in the Ludington Area!
- Ludington State Park Weekly Programs
- Lakeshore Pyrate Heads Party with a Purpose!
- Sandcastles Children's Museum Offers Great Opportunities for Learning and Play
- Disc Golf in West Michigan
- Your Pet is Welcome in the Ludington Area!