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HAPPY SPRING (FINALLY)
FROM YOUR LIBRARIES IN
LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE
We're ready for some May flowers here along Lake Michigan. Join in our anticipation of warm weather and sun. We have books and DVDs to celebrate coming summer. Your libraries are here to provide you with great reading, entertainment, information and education. There are lots of resources and programs available at both Ludington and Scottville libraries for everyone to join in.
Every month the libraries add hundreds of new books and DVDs to the shelves. Click the 'NEW BOOK ALERTS' below to see just some of the new books and DVDs the library offers. Visit the library and check them out or go online to reserve them. Don't have time to come to the library? MCDL's collection of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos continues to grow. Check out all the new titles at the library's UpNorth Digital Collection. And if you love magazines then read your favorite titles (over 100) available at Zinio- with no check out or return you just download and read - FREE.
Join the NOT List (New Online Titles) to get first notice when new items are added to our digital collection. Downloadable audiobooks and eBooks from the Library's digital collection are compatible with computers, Nooks, Kindles, iPads, many audio devices and Apple and Android mobile devices. eMail Librarian@MCDLibrary.org
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NEW BOOKS AT VIDEOS AT MCDL
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Scottville Family Craft
Join us at the Scottville Library and bring your creativity Tuesday, April 2, 3:00-6:00 pm for Family Craft. This month, create make your own bath salts and scrubs as a Mother's Day gifts.
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Fabric Rose Craft Night for Adults
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm crafters are invited to the Ludington Library to create fabric roses. This activity is open to adults only. Supplies are provided at no charge, but donations are appreciated. |
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No School Friday Fun
Ludington students do not have school on Friday, May 24. Kids can stay busy that day with No School Friday Fun at Ludington Library between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Have a blast with books, board games, video games, crafts, snacks and maybe even a movie. |
Dig into Digital at the Libraries
The 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 are in the Scottville area, Chris is also available for digital help on Wednesday evenings between 5:30 and 7:30.
If you already have a device and are looking for assistance, please bring a laptop, if possible, and the USB cable to connect your device to a computer.
Questions? Call (231) 843-8465 or email rradtke@MCDLibrary.org
Access the Library's digital collection online at MCDLibrary.org/upnorth
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Block Party Saturdays
Children and their families are invited to a Block Party using Lego brand bricks every Saturday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, at Ludington Library. Blocks will be provided by the library. Children under age 3 are NOT invited to this event - there are many, many small parts that could be ingested. |
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Great Services available 24/7, from anywhere, through your Library
Alexander Street Streaming Music
A collection of over 255,000 streaming music recordings - A Capella to Zydeco. Collections include Classical Music, World Music and American Traditional and Folk Music.
Stream to your computer, iPod, iPhone or Android smartphone.
IndieFlix
Get unlimited access to thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more. IndieFlix is available on Apple®, Android™, and all Internet enabled devices. Patrons can also watch on Roku.
Ludington Daily News Archives
1998 to Present
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and mucn more from current andarchived issues of the Ludington Daily News. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials,announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.
Access it for Free through the library.
MeLCat
Borrow books & other items from hundreds of Michigan Libraries. Search, select and have your request delivered to your library in Ludington or Scottville for pickup.
SigningSavvy
Learn American Sign Language in FREE interactive online lessons. All you need is your MCDL registration number. Use Signing Savvy in a variety of ways to practice your
sign language skills, including:
- Search the dictionary for signs you can't remember or don't know. Watch the video and read the sign descriptions and memory aids.
- Go through our list of categories under "Browse Signs" to learn a group of related signs.
- Use the printing feature to print sign flash cards to practice while you are away from your computer.
- Create your own word Lists of signs you wish to learn and review.
A collection of THOUSANDS of downloadable audiobooks & eBooks including
all Project Gutenberg public domain titles that are always available and do not count within the check-out limit. Download your selection to Nooks, Kindles, and many other eReaders, iPhones, iPads & iPods, Android devices and more...
Universal Class
Take advantage of over 500 FREE online courses on wide range of topics, all taught by live instructors. Although not for credit, many courses offer Continuing Education Units
for formal educational advancement.
Take courses from AromaTherapy to Wedding Planning 101
Transparent Language Online
A language-learning service, with over 90 language options including
English for speakers of other languages.
Zinio Magazines
A collection of 100+ popular and specialty electronic magazines from Zinio, the world's largest digital newsstand. Read selections on a computer, Kindle, or Apple or Android mobile devices.
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Weekly Events for Pre-Schoolers
Happy Feet - Music and Movement with Ms. Karen -
Ludington - Monday 10AM
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Sue -
Ludington - Tuesday & Wednesday 10AM
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Tammy -
Ludington - Thursday - 10AM
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Robin -
Scottville - Wednesday - 10AM |
Weekly Programs for Kids
Creative Kids - Express Yourself through Crafts -
Ludington - Monday, Thursday and Friday 4 pm
Let's Play - Board Games & Other Fun Activities for Middle Schoolers
with Ms Sheree - Ludington - Monday 3:30 pm
Book Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Ms Tammy -
Ludington - Tuesday 4 pm
Games Galore - Board Games and More -
Ludington - Wednesday 4 pm
Block Party with Legos® (ages 3 and older) -
Ludington - Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm
Book Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Ms Tammy -
Scottville - Wednesday 4 pmDon't forget! Self-directed reading, games for all ages, coloring sheets,
our KWCC sailboat, a Thomas and Friends train table,
dollhouse, and costumes are available for fun whenever the Library is open. |
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Look ahead to June
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party - Ludington - Friday, June 7, 7-9 pm
*Registration is required - Call 231-843-8465*
Pet Safety - Ludington - Monday, June 10, 1 pm
Dinosaurs - Ludington - Monday, June 17, 1 pm
Folktales of Michigan - Ludington - Monday, June 24, 1 pm |
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult when
attending any program or using any library service.
ALL Mason County District Library programs are free.
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