Declaration of Independence Talk with Prof. Mike Nagle

Mason County District Library will host Mike Nagle on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 pm at Ludington Library, 217 E Ludington Ave., for a presentation, “If the Declaration of Independence could talk, what story would it tell?” In celebration of the 250th anniversary of this...

Community Resources

Mason County Area Resources: Help available in our community Printable PDF 2-1-1- Heart of West Michigan United Way Call 211 or visit https://mi211.org/ or http://www.hwmuw.org/211 Access service directory of information and receive referrals for Food, shelter,...

Summer Reading Program 2026

Unearth a Story this summer with Mason County District Library’s summer reading program! Summer reading takes place June 5 – September 5, 2026 and patrons can join starting June 5th. MCDL has a reading challenge for every age! Children’s Summer...

Forthcoming Bestselling Fiction

The June 2026 list is available! Each month, our staff orders the new bestselling fiction for our collection. You can reserve books online with your library card and PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number). You can also download and read with Libby by...

Scottville Adult Book Club

For June, the club is reading “Homecoming” by Yaa Gyasi. We meet from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18th at the Scottville Library. A novel of breathtaking sweep and emotional power that traces three hundred years in Ghana and along the way also...

Artificial Intelligence: A Primer and Panel Discussion

Ludington Library will host staff and faculty from West Shore Community College for an introductory presentation and panel discussion about artificial intelligence (A.I.) on June 18th at 6:00 pm at the Ludington Library. This technology is increasingly present in our...

Social Awareness Book Club

SABC will meet on June 10th from 10:30-noon to discuss The Black Utopians by Aaron Robertson. This book is available at the Ludington Library and the audiobook is available on hoopla. The Social Awareness Book Club of the Mason County District Library is a place to...

History of Michigan Libraries – Presentation

Mason County District Library will host a presentation on the history of Michigan Libraries on May 19, 6:00 pm, at the Ludington Library branch located at 217 E Ludington Ave, Ludington. Our presenter is Adam Oster, the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library...

Tell Us About Your Library!

Got a second to give some feedback? Tell us about the Mason County District Library! Your feedback will help us enhance our collection of books, DVD, movies, and other items that can be lent out. You will also help us improve our services and plan for the future. We...

Mason County District Library’s Seed Library

Mason County District Library's Mason County Community Seed Library is a donation-based program available at both MCDL branches. (Donation form available here.) Stop in to the Ludington or the Scottville Library and see the selection of season-appropriate seeds that...