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Search the holdings of the libraries in Ludington & Scottville. You can see what you have checked out, renew your items online, place holds on items and much more. You will need a user ID and password to access your account online. Please contact us if you have any questions about the library's online services or to receive your user ID and password.Email - librarian@masoncounty.lib.mi.us

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SEARCH THE CATALOG USING AGENT ILUMINAR

Agent Iluminar is the next generation of Library search tools. It is graphics based and employs many features that users will find useful and intuitive. It requires a highspeed broadband internet connection.



MELCAT - State-wide Catalog

State-wide Interlibrary loan service. You can now place requests for materials not held by the libraries in Ludington & Scottville from another Michigan library through MeLCat.  This service is free and easy to access from home, school, or business.  Place online requests and you will be notified when your requests are ready to be picked up.
DOES THE LIBRARY HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?
BEFORE REQUESTING ITEMS THROUGH MELCAT PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO:
LIBRARIAN@MASONCOUNTY.LIB.MI.US
Click here for more information

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Online Databases
ANCESTRY.COM LIBRARY EDITION
Legal forms

Small Business Resource Center
Entrepreneural Resource Center
Sanborn Historical
Maps Online

Library patrons also have access to many other resources through MEL.ORG including, HeritageQuest, InfoTrac, First Search, the New York Times, Detroit Free Press,  eLibrary, and over 12,000 eBook titles in netLIbrary, eLibrary elementary & SiRS Discovery.  Some resources are available only at the libraries but many are accessible from home for registered library users


WORLD BOOK ONLINE

World Book Web has been ranked the number one reference site for schools and libraries for the past 3 years. World Book Online includes: World Book for Kids, World Book Reference Center, World Book Discover, Online Info Finder & Enciclopedia Extudiantil Hallazgos.

 


LUDINGTON LIBRARY NAMED
COOPERATING COLLECTION OF THE
FOUNDATION CENTER

Foundation Center Online
Access Links

Titles in the Foundation Center Collection
at the Ludington Library

 

New Books -
Received in the past week

New Books & DVDs -
Ordered in the past week

New DVD's
Received in the last month.

New Large Print Books
Received in the last month
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New Books on CD
Received in the last month.

Forthcoming Bestsellers
New books arriving at the libraries between
October 2009 & April 2010
Reserve these books now

Special Events, Activities & Displays at the Libraries

Regular Weekly Preschool Events
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Happy Feet PreSchool Dance and Movement program with MsKaren -Ludington - Monday- 10AM
PreSchool Storytime with Music & Crafts with Ms Sue - Ludington - Tuesday & Wednesday - 10AM
PreSchool Storytime with Music & Crafts with Ms Jess - Ludington - Thursday - 10AM

PreSchool Storytime and Craft with Ms Robin - Scottville - Wednesday - 10AM

Regular Weekly After School Events:

Mad Lab - Science & Fun for ages 8 and over - with Jess - Ludington - Monday 4PM
Book Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Tammy - Ludington - Tuesday 4 PM
Discovery Club - Learn about our World with Kathy - Ludington - Wednesday 4PM
Creative Kids - Creative Expression with Karen - Ludington - Thursday 4PM
Book Club - Reading, Games & Activities with Tammy - Scottville - Wednesday 4PM

 

 

 


AFFEW Environmental Resource Collection
The Library and AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the World) have joined to create the AFFEW Environmental Resource Collection, covering topics from Climate Change to Energy Efficiency, from Green Construction/Remodeling to Waste Disposal. The Collection will continue to grow - check back often to see what's been added.
Visit www.affew.org for more information about their local environmental efforts

Seminars on DVD
With a general emphasis on business growth, sales, & overall success, this series covers a wide array of topics for personal and professional success. For example: time management, communication skills, customer service, memory techniques, positive attitude, goal setting, outsmarting the competition, and more. Seminars on DVD works with the best speakers & experts in their given fields. From New York Times bestselling author Brian Tracy to well known motivator Les Brown, the speakers are all experts and renown motivational speakers.

CHILDREN'S RESOURCES
Accelerated Reading Lists and Caldecott/Newbery Winners at the library.

Learn Computers with
VIDEO PROFESSOR
check out the new collection donated to the libraries by www.videoprofessor.com

Playaway Collection
Playaways are the easiest way to listen to a book. Each Playaway audio device comes preloaded with an audiobook. Simply plug in earphones and listen.

 

Downloadable Audiobooks
The library has a small (but growing) collection of audiobooks you can download to your mp3 player. You will need a NetLibrary account. Sign up for your free NetLibrary account at the library in Ludington or Scottville.
Additional e-Audiobook information
2009 Michigan Notable Books
The Michigan Notable Books program annually selects 20 of the most notable books published in the year. The selections are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary, and cultural experience
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ADD/ADHD Resources
Resources for parents with ADD/ADHD children, children's books, nutrition guides, and more

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Great movies from
Hallmark Hall of Fame on DVD
Classic Movies from the
Criterion Collection

Classic movies from around the world

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Information and donation/pledge forms as well as unique sales items and gifts for the Library's 'JUST IMAGINE' capital expansion campaign. Beginning in July 2007 and continuing through October 2009 - the library hopes to raise $1,000,000 to expand the Ludington Library by adding a Children's Library and Activity Center. Email bob@ludingtonlibrary.org to be put on the newsletter mailing list, to receive a donation/pledge form or to volunteer to work on the campaign.

 

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MICHIGAN eLIBRARY - MEL
The Library of Michigan’s 24-hour, “anytime,
anywhere” library – is geared to meet the information needs for business, school, health, recreation, and all things Michigan.

 

THE TUMBLEBOOKS E-KID COLLECTION includes books, games, and puzzles for kids.  TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. There are even books in French and Spanish. The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.

 

 

mybooklisst

MYBOOKLIST.COM to create your own free account and access your own booklist You can participate in online book discussions, read member reviews and submit your own book reviews; Join now!

 

Online Book Club

ONLINE BOOK CLUBS
Read new books delivered by email everyday to your inbox,  and  you can join online book discussion groups.

 


 

Bookletters

READING RESOURCE
Reviews & Recommendations.
Sign up to receive great newsletters and new book notification.  Find out what's new and popular with these lists of bestselling FICTION
and NONFICTION books - email  librarian@masoncounty.lib.mi.us - to be put
on hold for these popular titles.

 

Avoiding Foreclosure Information
Links and Resources to Avoid Home Foreclosure

LIBRARY INFORMATION
Services, collections, policies & administration, Internet access and wifi access details.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Who we are, what we do and how to join.

CHANNEL 98 INFORMATION & SCHEDULES
Community Television for Ludington, Scottville, Pentwater, Hamlin & Pere Marquette Townships





LUDINGTON BRANCH   SCOTTVILLE BRANCH

LUDINGTON LIBRARY

217 E. Ludington Ave.
Ludington, MI. 49431
Phone 231-843-8465
Fax 231-843-1491
 
SCOTTVILLE LIBRARY

204 E. State St.
Scottville, MI. 49454
Phone 231-757-2588
Fax 231-757-3401

 

 
E-mail: librarian@masoncounty.lib.mi.us
 

 
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