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WELCOME TO JUNE
FROM YOUR LIBRARIES IN
LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE
We have flowers in full bloom, and the trees have leafed out. Green is the new "in" color all along Lake Michigan. Join in our enjoyment of warm weather and sun. We have books and DVDs to enhance your summer fun. 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.
New DVDs and books arrive every month at both libraries. The 'NEW BOOK ALERTS' link, below, is one way to find some of the new books and DVDs the library offers. Visit the library and check them out or go online to reserve them. Want online convenience, or 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 - for FREE.
Join the NOT (New Online Titles) List 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, plus Apple and Android mobile devices - eMail: Librarian@MCDLibrary.org
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NEW BOOKS AT VIDEOS AT MCDL
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Photo Holders Craft Night for Adults
Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00 pm crafters are invited to the Ludington Library to create photo holders. This activity is open to adults only. Supplies are provided at no charge, but donations are appreciated.
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Dig into Reading! The 2013 Summer Reading Program for Ludington and Scottville Library will kick-off with a party full of games, crafts, stories, snacks, a chance to sign up for summer reading and more fun, Friday, June 7, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Ludington Library
The Library closes at 6:00 pm and doors will reopen at 6:50 pm. All children must be signed in and out by an adult.
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Join us at Ludington Library Monday, June 10, 1:00 pm for a program on pet safety. This presentation by Lakeshore Animal Friends will discuss safety around animals, the needs of pets, and the responsibility of caring for a living creature.
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Dinosaurs to Reptiles
Dinosaurs to Reptiles is an exciting, live animal program that explores the characteristics of dinosaurs, and ancient amphibians, as well as reptiles of long ago. The presentation contains loads of interaction and hands-on activities with the animals, as well as demos with skulls, bones, fossils, and artifacts. Come in the the Ludington Library at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 17, to enjoy this up-close, hands-on, safe and fun, truly unforgettable experience!
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Michigan Folktales
Focusing on Michigan only, this collection of stories and folktales will captivate and inform children of all ages about the peoples and places of the great state of Michigan. Learn about Native American legends and folktales, Paul Bunyan and lumberjack tales and other local stories. Join us at the Ludington Library on Monday, June 24, starting at 1:00 p.m. |
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Used Book Sale
 Looking ahead to July, the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at Ludington Library will be Saturday, July 13, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Sunday, July 14, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. |
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 10:00 am and 1:00 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.
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and mucn more from current and archived 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.
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.
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 ClassTake 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 OnlineA language-learning service, with over 90 language options including English for speakers of other languages.
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
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Sue -
Ludington - Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Tammy -
Ludington - Thursday - 10 AM
Pre-School-K Story Time with Ms Robin -
Scottville - Wednesday - 10 AM |
Creative Kids - Express Yourself through Crafts -
Ludington - Mondays, 11 am - 5 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 - 4 pm; and Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm
 Games Galore - Board Games and More - Ludington - Wednesdays 12 - 5 pm
Book Club - Reading, Games & Actvities
with Ms Leona -
Ludington - Thursdays 4 pm
Block Party with Legos® (ages 3 and older) -
Ludington - Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm
Summer Craft - Create something new with Ms Robin -
Scottville - Wednesdays - 1 pm
Book Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Ms Leona -
Scottville - Wednesdays 4 pm
Don'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. |
Look ahead to July
Cirque Amongus - Ludington - Monday, July 1, 1 pm
Magic Show - Ludington - Monday, July 8, 1 & 7 pm; and Scottville - 4 pm
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale - Ludington -
Saturday, July 13, 9 am to 5 pm,
and Sunday, July 14, 10 am to 5 pm
Paleo Joe - Ludington - Monday, July 15, 1 pm
Balloon Twist - Ludington - July 22, 1 pm
Juggling - Ludington - July 29, 1 pm
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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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