Mason County District Library

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UpNorth Digital Ebooks & Audiobooks
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This is a flyer that describes a contest: "In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the library is hosting a contest for grades 5-12 and adults to answer this question: If the Declaration of Independence could talk, what story would it tell. Responses can be an essay, poem, art, or song. Check our website for details and requirements. Prizes awarded for top 3 in each grade/age category up to $100. Grades 5-8; 9-12; adult. Entries due to Ludington or Scottville branches, or emailed to 250@mcdlibrary.org by May 22, 6:00pm. Mason County District Library.

Blog Posts

Child Abuse Prevention Month pinwheels in the Ludington Library lawn

With branches in Ludington and Scottville, Michigan, our libraries serve all of Mason County.

Front of the Scottville Library with people approaching building
Tax forms available now at our libraries

2025 Federal tax forms and instructions are available at our libraries, with more to come. You can ask for specialty forms to be printed at our front desks. Michigan tax forms also here!

Libby the one-stop reading app

Borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks anytime with the Libby app by OverDrive! Learn more about using the app here.

Our Mission

The Mason County District Library inspires lifelong learning by welcoming all to the Library, promoting literacy, and providing access to resources and programs.

Library Hours

  • Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday

    Same hours for Ludington & Scottville Library!

    Want to see what’s going on? See our Events page!

    Events and programs clickable clipart
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    Scottville Library, Scottville, MI

    The Scottville branch of Mason County District Library was originally known as the Blain Reading Association and was located at 113 S. Main Street in Scottville, opening in 1899. On October 4, 1952, the Scottville Library opened at its current location on State Street in Scottville. Read more about the history of the merger of our two branches in this PDF.

    Picture of the front of the Ludington Library in Ludington, MI

    The Ludington branch of Mason County District Library was opened on March 1, 1906. A grant from the Carnegie Institution for $15,000 was secured as a large portion of the funding for construction and purchase of a building site. Click for a PDF of a news article written for the 100 year anniversary of our Ludington Carnegie Library.