Ludington Public Library

The Ludington Public Library is one of the two 'branches' of the Mason County District Library administrative system. It is located in downtown Ludington, in Mason County in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The other 'branch' is the Scottville Public Library.Early historyThe Ludington Public Library started with the Ludington Library Association on April 9, 1872. A meeting was announced for those that were interested in organizing a library. At the time there was interest in a public reading room for the attainment of mental improvement. The meeting was held at Ludington Hall over the Pere Marquette Lumber Company store at the southwest corner of Main Street (now Gaylord Avenue) and Ludington Avenue to effect a permanent organization of a library association. Articles of association were filed April 12, 1872. It was brought up then at an official city meeting on the evening of April 24, 1872 at this same location at the Pere Marquette Lumber Company store (later bought by Pierce Manufacturing Company). The organization was perfected and officers were elected in 1872 and 1874.Annual officers of 1872 Delos L. Filer, president Shubael F. White, vice president Sarah E. Melendy, secretary James E. Danaher,treasurer Mary J. Filer, librarian Executive committee Isaiah. H. McCollumEugene AllenGeorge N. Stray C. C. Ward Milton D. Ward Annual officers of 1874 D.L. Filer, president S.F. White, vice president Emma Stanchfield, secretary J.E. Danaher,treasurer Betty Danaher, librarian Executive committee Mrs. M.F. HutchinsH.B. DeanG.N. Stray George WestcottSamuel D. Haight