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April Greetings

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Ludington and Scottville Libraries

 

Spring is here, the grass is sprouting, and robins are again a common sight. Ring in the start of spring with us! Are you contemplating a landscaping project? Building a birdhouse? Training a new puppy?  We have books and DVDs to help. Your libraries are here to provide you with great reading, entertainment and education. There are numerous resources and programs available at both Ludington and Scottville libraries for all ages. Check out the details below!

Each library adds dozens of new books and DVDs to the shelves every month. Click the 'NEW BOOK ALERTS' below to see just some of the new books and DVDs the library offers. Stop by today to see what's new!

You can reserve titles yourself by going online to MCDLibrary.org, and of course you can also call us to reserve a title. Ludington Library's phone is (231) 843-8465 and Scottville's is (231) 757-2588.  Don't have time to come to the library? Use our digital book and audio book collection found at MCDLibrary.org/UpNorth

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in this issue
:: Forthcoming Books
:: Spring Break Activities
:: Closed Easter Sunday
:: Family Craft in Scottville
:: Adult Craft in Ludington
:: Discovery Club
:: Money Smart Week
:: MeL Minute
:: Earth Day
:: Cherry Blossom Festival
:: 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 March. The list is sorted two different ways.

This list is sorted by release date, Click here! 

For a list sorted by author, Click here!

 

Spring Break Activities 

Children of all ages are invited to the Mason County District Library in Ludington during Spring Break for free children's activities. There will be crafts and art projects, puzzles, and card and board games available from 11:00-4:00 pm on April 1, 2, and 3. In addition, there will also be video games and Legos on some of the days, depending on available space.

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District programs are free. 

Happy Easter! 


The Mason County District Libraries in Ludington and Scottville will be closed on Easter Sunday. 

 

 Family Craft in Scottville

 

At the Scottville Library on Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 pm, the Family Fun Craft series features Fairy and Dinosaur Gardens. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3:00 and 5:30 pm and get creative. Coming up on 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

 


Crafters are invited to join us at the Ludington Library on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 pm, to create decorative wall hanging. 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, April 1 at 4:00 pm, 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. Design a device to solve a problem, create a game or toy, or build a unique structure using scrap materials.

Earth Day is coming! Let's celebrate that humans have learned ways to preserve resources in our environment. (Share how your family helps.) Project: Invent robot-type people and animals using recycled materials. 

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.
 
 
Money Smart Week� Events

Our Ludington Library is hosting several events during Money Smart Week - April 18 - 25, 2015

At Preschool Story Time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 21, 22, and 23, at 10:00 am, we will read "The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense." 

On Friday, April 24, at 4:00 pm, children of all ages are invited to Rollin' in the Dough Games Day to hear "The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense," and to play board games involving play money with staff members from West Shore Bank. Each child will receive a free copy of "The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense," the book read during the program. There are more than 3,500 free financial programs during Money Smart Week�, April 18-25, 2015. 

To find other programs in your area, visit www.moneysmartweek.org
 
All Mason County District Library programs are free. Children under age 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult.


 

Books & Authors - WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN

 

Looking for your next great read?  A new feature in the MeL database Books & Authors is both fun and informative when it comes to finding a good book.  WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN lets you browse by selecting any 3 from choices under Character, Subject, Location, and Time Period.  Type or choose from a drop down menu and watch as the database responds with a visual representation of your search terms.  Hundreds of characters (WHO), activities (WHAT), locations (WHERE), and Time Periods (WHEN) can be combined to reveal titles that fit the selected criteria. 

 

Combining Alternative Worlds (WHAT), with Michigan (WHERE), and 21st Century AD (WHEN), I find there is a title that matches all 3 criteria! (who would have guessed!)  A bonus to this useful search is that the results link to MeLCat so staff and patrons can check availability of their newly discovered treasures.  Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan.  

 

Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate that humans are learning how to preserve the environment and resources! Children of all ages are invited to attend an Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 pm, at the Ludington Library in the West Shore Bank Room.  Stories, crafts, fun & games, and snacks!
 
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. 


Cherry Blossom Festival 

Children of all ages are invited to attend a Cherry Blossom Festival on Tuesday, April 21, 4:00 pm at the Mason County District Library in Scottville. The Japanese tradition of hanami, a party in celebration of cherry blossoms (sakura), is coming to your local library! Join us for stories, crafts, fun & games.

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ALL Mason County District Library programs are free of charge.

 
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 - April 

The "Rabid Reader" Book Club welcomes new members anytime at the Ludington Library. Their next meeting will be Friday, April 17th at 9:30 a.m. 
 
This month's book is the Tanka poetry collection "Urban Tumbleweed: Notes from a Tanka Diary" by Harryette Mullen. 

From Amazon.com: "Urban Tumbleweed is the poet Harryette Mullen's exploration of spaces where the city and the natural world collide. Written out of a daily practice of walking, Mullen's stanzas adapt the traditional Japanese tanka, a poetic form suited for recording fleeting impressions, describing environmental transitions, and contemplating the human being's place in the natural world. But, as she writes in her preface, "What is natural about being human? What to make of a city dweller taking a 'nature walk' in a public park while listening to a podcast with ear-bud headphones?"

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 FREE books on your iPad, Kindle Fire tablet, or smartphone? There are thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and videos you can borrow from Mason County District Library's Digital Collection. 

 

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 Liz -
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 

Smart Girls - Friendship, Positivity, Games, Community, Music, Fun - 
Ludington - Monday, 4 - 5:30 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 May


Family Craft in Scottville on the first Tuesday

Adult Craft in Ludington on the first Tuesday

   
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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