February at Mason County Libraries

HAPPY FEBRUARY

FROM YOUR LIBRARIES IN

LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE

Winter weather is here! What better time for a great book from the Library?! And, check out all the programs available in the both Ludington and Scottville and all the great services and resources available online for adults and for kids.

The library's collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, music and videos continues to grow. Check out all the new titles at www.MCDLibrary.org/upnorth.
Email librarian@MCDLibrary.org and ask to be added to the NEW ONLINE TITLE

list and get first notice of when new items are added to our digital collection.

Don't forget - downloadable audiobooks and ebooks from the Library's digital collection are now compatible with the Kindle, and Kindle Mobile and Cloud Apps.

NEW BOOKS AT VIDEOS AT MCDL

The Keith Wilson Children's Center:

Construction Update

Wilson Center

Big things are happening in Ludington as the new Keith Wilson Children's Center continues to take shape - the exterior structure is completed. Look how far the project has come! When completed late this spring, the new addition will add over 5300 sq.ft to the library with a new children's library, a multi-purpose community room, an outdoor activities area and more.

With a new Children's Library there will be room in the existing library for more technology, more public access computers, a larger young adult area and more space for adult collections and services.

Discovery Club

Students in 2nd Grade and older are invited to explore our world with retired teacher, Kathy Radtke, Wednesday, February 1, - and the first Wednesday of each month - 4:00 pm at Ludington Library. This month, Toys from Long Ago - Discover the fun of playing with simple toys from your great grandparents' early days. Construct one of your own to share with your family.

Scottville Family Craft

The Family Fun Craft series at Scottville Library continues Tuesday, February 7 - and the 1st Tuesday of each month - with Valentine creations. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3:00 and 5:30 pm.

Bookmark Contest

Beginning Wednesday, February 8 - Monday, March 5, to celebrate March is Reading Month, the Libraries in Ludington and Scottville are sponsoring a children's bookmark contest. Artists may click here or pick up an entry form at either the Ludington or the Scottville building. Entries must be returned to the library by 8:00 pm, Monday, March 5, 2012. Winning entries will be reproduced and distributed at the Libraries in Ludington and Scottville.

Valentine Party in Ludington

Be Creative at your Library! There will be a Valentine Party at the Library in Ludington Thursday, February 10, at 4:00 pm.

Celebrate Mardi Gras

Celebrate with enthusiasm at your Library! There will be a Mardi Gras Party at Ludington Library Tuesday, February 21, at 4:00 pm. Fun activities, stories, and crafts for a joyful winter celebration.

Leap Day Party

Children of all ages are invited to a Leap Day Celebration at the Library in Ludington Wednesday, February 29 at 4:00 pm. There will be stories, games, arts and crafts and other activities to celebrate the extra day we enjoy every four years.

All Hands on Tech Club

for Middle Schoolers

Middle Schoolers are invited to join our NEW All Hands on Tech Club Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 pm at Ludington Library. Members can play with Hand-Held Video Games, eReaders, tablets, and more. You must be in 6th grade or older, have Internet permission and a Library account in good standing.

Dig into Digital Mondays at the Library

Ludington Library continues to offer one-on-one instruction on using eReaders and audio devices with Library materials. Drop in Mondays any time between 10:00 am and 5:30 pm at Ludington Library to test drive top-selling devices and learn how to use the Library's FREE downloadable collection.

If you already have a device and are looking for assistance, please bring a laptop, if able, and the USB cable to connect it to a computer.

Questions? Call (231) 843-8465 or email rradtke@MCDLibrary.org
Access the Library's digital collection online at MCDLibrary.org/upnorth

State and Federal Tax Forms

As of the 2011 tax season, tax forms are no longer mailed to individual households, but you can pick the up at the the Libraries in Ludington or Scottville. Tax forms are located near the northwest entrance in Ludington and at the north entrance in Scottville as they become available.

Click here for State forms and Click here for Federal forms.

Check out This Great Resource
from your Library

The Great Start Collaborative Kids Hub at Ludington Library

Great Start Collaborative of Mason, Lake and Oceana counties was formed in 2008 in response to the statewide Great Start Initiative in Michigan. Great Start is designed to ensure that all Michigan children arrive at the schoolhouse door safe, healthy and ready for learning and life. By engaging community partners, the Collaborative's charge is to create a local system for children birth to five that ensures that every child in Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties enters school safe, healthy, and eager to succeed.

As a Great Start community partner, Ludington Library is now home to the GSC Kids' Hub, a 'one stop shopping' clearinghouse for information for parents and caregivers on quality child care, child care licensing requirements, child development, assistance with obtaining necessities or shelter for children, educational assistance, etc, including online resources, books, DVDs, brochures and even FREE online courses through Universal Class Online

Click here to to visit the Library's website and find more information about available resources

For more information on Great Start Collaborative, visit their website

Weekly Events for Pre-Schoolers