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

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    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.

    Heart Day Party


    Children of all ages are invited to attend a Heart Day Party on Friday, February 14th at 4pm at both branches. Decorate a heart day cupcake for a friend or family member, create an amazing valentine, and drink hot chocolate. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Friday Night at Freddy's Party


    Teens in grades 6th through 12th are invited to a “Live Five Nights at Freddy’s” party at the Ludington Library on Thursday, February 20th from 6-8pm.

    Teen Nerf War


    Teens in the 6th-12th grade are invited to a night of extreme Nerf battle at the Ludington branch on Thursday, February 27th from 6-8pm! Nerf guns and bullets will be provided on a first come first served basis, so please bring your own if possible.

    Unbirthday Party


    Happy Leap Day! Children and families are invited to celebrate Leap Day with an Unbirthday Party on Saturday, February 29th at 11am at both branches. There will be cake, crafts, games, Mad Hatters, and all sorts of goofy fun. Where is the dormouse? Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult

    Mardi Gras Party


    Children of all ages are invited to attend a Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, February 25th at 4pm at both branches. The event will include zydeco music, games, crafts, snacks, and all kinds of Fat Tuesday fun. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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    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.

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    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.Fit Club - Wednesdays at 4-5pm, Scottville Library; Thursdays at 4-5pm, 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 and Scottville Libraries.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Last Updated: 02-12-2020 04:26 PM ID: 532