2024 Summer Reading Program
Mason County District Library will kick off its annual Summer Reading Program on June 7. We are offering a lineup of free programs and activities for all ages in both Ludington and Scottville libraries. Check our Events Calendar for a complete list.
Make sure to pick up your Summer Reading sheets in either Ludington or Scottville so you can track your progress this summer. Follow the directions on the sheet, and turn it in by August 31st for great prizes! All ages are eligible for summer reading participation.
Unless otherwise stated, Monday events are at the Ludington Library; Wednesday events are at the Scottville Library. All MCDL events are FREE. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a guardian. Events are subject to change due to unforseen circumstances. Check our Facebook page for updates.
June
June 7, Friday – Kickoff from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ludington Marina park
June 10, Monday – Duct Tape Class, 1 p.m. in Ludington
June 12, Wednesday – Duct Tape Class, 1 p.m. in Scottville
June 17, Monday – Summerween, 1 p.m. in Ludington
June 19, Wednesday – Summerween, 1 p.m. in Scottville
June 24, Monday – Tie Dye T-Shirts, 1 p.m. in Ludington
June 26, Wednesday – Tie Dye T-Shirts, 1 p.m. in Scottville
July
July 1, Monday – Reptile Shows, 1 and 3 p.m. in Ludington
July 2, Tuesday – Reptile Shows, 1 and 3 p.m. in Scottville
July 4, Thursday – CLOSED for July 4th
July 8, Monday – Planetarium Shows, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. in Ludington
July 10, Wednesday – Boat & Paper Plane Races, 1 p.m. in Scottville
July 13, Saturday – Teens Smash Bros. Library Cup, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Ludington
July 15, Monday – Magic Show, 1 p.m. in Ludington
July 17, Wednesday – Magic Show, 1 p.m. in Scottville
July 22, Monday – Cirque Amongus, 2 p.m. in Ludington
July 24, Wednesday – Cirque Amongus, 2 p.m. in Scottville
July 25, Thursday – Teens Chocolate Olympics, 6 p.m. in Ludington
July 29, Monday – Paint Day, 1 p.m. in Ludington
July 31, Wednesday – Paint Day, 1 p.m. in Scottville
August
August 5, Monday – Worm Day, 1 p.m. in Ludington
August 7, Wednesday – Worm Day, 1 p.m. in Scottville
August 12, Monday – Conservation District, 1 p.m. in Ludington
August 14, Wednesday – Conservation District, 1 p.m. in Scottville
August 19, Monday – Downtown Scavenger Hike, 1 p.m. in Ludington
August 21, Wednesday – Riverside Park, 1 p.m. in Scottville
August 22, Thursday – Teens Nerf Night, 6 p.m. in Ludington
August 26, Monday – Summer Special Program, 1 p.m. in Ludington
August 28, Wednesday – End of Summer Party, 1 p.m. in Scottville
August 31, Saturday – End of Summer Reading!
Read for Rides at the Western Michigan Fair!
Read for Rides at the Western Michigan Fair! Sign up in Ludington or Scottville starting Friday, June 7th. Make sure to check out some books while you are there to get a fast start. Sheets are due by Friday, August 2nd.
Read 5 Library books and have them verified by a librarian to get one FREE RIDE at the Western Michigan Fair on Thursday, August 8 from 3:00-11:00 p.m. Limit: 10 Rides per student.
Rule: A single title can be used to fill a maximum of 2 squares.