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Patron Behavior Policy

Inappropriate behavior would include, but not be limited to, the following conduct or behaviors: • Loud, disruptive conversations • Use of profane and/or abusive language • Sleeping in the library in a manner that occupies additional seating, or creates an...

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Fine Free as of March 1, 2020!

Mason County District Library will eliminate overdue fines on all library materials beginning March 1, 2020. Children’s items are already exempt. “We are delighted to remove this barrier to access,” says Thomas Trahey, Head of Circulation at Mason County District...

History of the Mason County District Library – Part 1

History of the Ludington Public Library In April of 1872 interested residents of Ludington met to discuss the possibility of forming a public library. By June of that year the library was started with a collection of used books and...

History of the Mason County District Library – Part 2

History of the Scottville Library In 1899 retired banker Mr. Charles Blain donated a lot on South Main Street in Scottville for a library. Money to build a building and purchase books was raised by subscription and by holding socials....

Friends of the Library

Annual Used Book Sale coming in July 2023, probably during the 3rd weekend. We are accepting books in good condition, but NOT encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, Harlequin Romance, or Reader’s Digest. FRIENDS OF THE MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY WHO WE ARE...

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History of the Libraries

History of the Mason County, Ludington, and Scottville Library has been gathered by local historians. Shared below are links to posts on this website with more details.

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Freedom of Information Policy Information

Freedom of Information Act Policy for Mason County District Library – Mason County District Library Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines – Request for Public Records Form – Invoice example