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Bringing in the New Year!

January at the 
Ludington and Scottville Libraries

 

It's here! 2015!! A new year means a new summer full of reading, activities, and fun for adults and for kids. We will be sharing details for the Summer Reading Program before too long. Calendars for 2015 will be available soon with dates and activities. You can purchase one at either library, and choose between the art of two different sets of school students. Guaranteed to be a colorful and useful calendar.

Books on CD, hard cover books, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers come in every week. You can browse our website see what has been added. From the Mason County District Library's website link (Click Here) you can click to view catalog listings new books, new DVDs, and new books on CD. And remember that our digital book and audio book collection for tablets, smartphones, and computers, found at MCDLibrary.org/UpNorth

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in this issue
:: Forthcoming Books
:: MeL Minute
:: Family Craft in Scottville
:: Adult Craft in Ludington
:: Discovery Club
:: Beach Party
:: Author Alerts
:: Book Discussion Group
:: Digital Book Borrowing Help
:: Block Party Saturdays
:: Weekly Events for Pre-Schoolers
:: Borrowing Services
:: Digital Services
Forthcoming Books 

Find out which bestselling books will coming in to your Libraries in December and January. The list is sorted two different ways.

This list is sorted by release date, Click here!

For a list sorted by author, Click here!

 

 

 

Early World of Learning and World Book Kids

 

A break from school over the holidays doesn't need to mean a break from learning or having fun while doing so.  Grades Pre-K - 5 can continue their exploration of the world of colors and numbers while strengthening reading skills with stories, activities and videos in the MeL database Early World of Learning.   Print & Do activities offer matching, shapes, sizes, time, and other exercises with downloadable and printable worksheets.  Another MeL databaseWorld Book Kids, also for Grades Pre-K - 5, has featured videos and 8 subject areas to explore as well as science project and experiment ideas.  Be It!  Make It!  Think It!  Teach It!   Both of these World Book resources are found in the MeL Kids Gateway.  Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.

 

 

 Family Craft in Scottville
 
At the Scottville Library on Tuesday, January 6 at 3:00 pm, the Family Fun Craft series features Snowflake Mugs. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3:00 and 5:30 pm and get creative. 

Coming up:

February 3 - Valentine Chalkboards
March 3 - Fairy and Dinosaur Gardents
April 7 - Washcloth Easter Bunnies
May 5 - Beach Grocery Bag Containers

All Mason County District Library programs are free. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library. Family Craft - 1st Tuesday - 3:00-5:30 pm - Scottville Library.
 
 Adult Craft in Ludington
 
Join in at the Ludington Library on Tuesday, January 6 at 6:00 pm, making soap. Check out the cool picture of our samples! No reservation is necessary. Adults only are invited to this craft.

There is no cost for this craft, but donations are gratefully accepted.
 
Discovery Club for Grades 1 - 5

On Wednesday, January 7 at 4:00pm, children in first through fifth grade are invited to meet in Ludington Library's West Shore Bank Room for Discovery Club. 

For the 2014-2015 school year, the theme is BUILD . . . CREATE . . . INVENT. Learn what inspired some great inventors of the past. Lead by retired teacher Kathy Radtke, Discovery Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm, Ludington Library. A snack is included.
 
 All Mason County District Library programs are free. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
 
 
Beach Party!!

Join us for fun, games, food, and more! Join the Beach Party on Tuesday, January 20, 4:00 pm, at the Ludington Library in the West Shore Bank Room. 
 
Children under age 8 MUST be accompanied by an ADULT at all times during the event.  ALL Mason County District Library events are free of charge. Activities include crafts and stories. 

 
Author Alerts - Find out First!
 
Get notified by email or text message when our libraries order new items by your favorite authors or performers. 
 
This new service is easy to sign up for. CLICK HERE to register for this free Author Alert service.
 
 

 

Book Discussion Group - January 

The "Rabid Reader" Book Club welcomes new members anytime at the Ludington Library. Their next meeting will be Friday, January 16th at 9:30 a.m. 
 
This month's book is "The Convict and Other Stories" by James Lee Burke. 

From Amazon.com: "America's best novelist" (The Denver Post ), two-time Edgar Award winner James Lee Burke is renowned for his lush, suspense-charged portrayals of the Deep South -- the people, the crime, the hope and despair infused in the bayou landscape. This stunning anthology takes us back to where Burke's heart and soul beat -- the steamy, seamy Gulf Coast -- in complex and fascinating tales that crackle with violence and menace, meshing his flair for gripping storytelling with his urbane writing style.

Visit or call the Libraries at 231-843-8465 or 231-757-2588 to reserve a copy, or to ask about getting a copy through MeLCat

If you are interested in joining the Rabid Reader book group, or would like more information, please email [email protected], or ask for details at the Ludington Front Desk.

Digital Book Borrowing Help 
  

Want to read books on your iPad, Nexus tablet, or smart phone? Have you just purchased a Kindle Fire or an Android tablet, and want to read library books for FREE? There are thousands of eBooks, audio books, and videos you can borrow from Mason County District Library's Digital Collection. You can also download popular magazines on these digital devices.

 

Also, Zinio is available for digital magazine lending. Most of the popular magazines are available, for free, to checkout and read. You can either read on your computer, or download and read with an app. All magazines are the full cover-to-cover issue that would be available on a newsstand. Free downloadable apps are available for most digital devices, provide a smooth user interface for reading. 

 

Learn how! The Ludington Library offers one-on-one instruction - just you and your device - with Lisa, our digital expert. Come on in on Saturdays any time between 12:00 noon and 4:30 pm. Bring your digital device for one-on-one help, and please make sure to have it charged. Also helpful - know your Amazon account login if you have a Kindle, and have your email address and password handy.

 

If you are in the Scottville area, Chris is also available for digital help on Wednesday evenings between 3:30 and 7:30 pm  

 

Questions? Call (231) 843-8465 or email [email protected] 

Access the Library's digital collection online at www,MCDLibrary.org/upnorth 

 

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. 

 

 Weekly Events for Pre-Schoolers
afterschool   

 

Happy Feet: with Ms Karen -
Ludington - Monday 10 am

 

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


Weekly Programs for Kids   
        
Creative Kids - Express Yourself through Crafts -
Ludington - Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 4 -  5:30 pm 
preschool
 & Saturday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm 
 
Games Galore - Board & Video Games and More - 
Ludington - Wednesday, 4 - 5:30 pm 
  
Fit Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Ms Leona -  
 Ludington - Thursday 4 pm  

 

Block Party with Legos� (ages 3 and older) -  

Ludington - Saturday 1 - 4 pm 

   
Fit Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Ms Leona - 
 Scottville  - Wednesday 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. 
 

Borrowing Services, Legal Forms, and Local News Searching

- Available 24/7 through your 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.

  

 

 

Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues including; Wills & Estates, Real Estate, Divorce, LLC & Incorporations, Name Change, Landlord/Tenant, Deeds, Power of Attorney, Bankruptcy and more.

 


1998 to Present 
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much 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.

Great Digital Services available 24/7, from anywhere, through your Library

 
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...

  

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.

 


A language-learning service, with over 90 language options including

English for speakers of other languages. 

 

 

 


A collection of 80+ 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. 

 


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. 



 

   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

 

 

Looking ahead to February


Family Craft in Scottville on the first Tuesday

Adult Craft in Ludington on the first Tuesday
 
Discovery Club in Ludington on the first Wednesday

Valentine Party in Ludington on Friday, February 6

Mardi Gras Party in Ludington on Tuesday, February 17

Chinese New Year Celebration  in Ludington on Thursday, February 19 

   
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.
 
Ludington Library: (231) 843-8465
Scottville Library: (231) 757-2588

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