Ludington Library

Finding a study space is always a challenge. Ludington Library is a great place to study. There are a few challenges such as the 2 hr limited parking spaces and weird placement of power outlets… but other than that its a great library which I plan to frequent!

How a library should be. A resource for kids, adults, and everyone in the community. Good places to sit and work, or read.
The summer hours are the main problem, citizens who work during the week need Sunday as an option. No need to be closed every Sunday for months.

This library is awesome, period. It is a beautiful place to study and get work done. I prefer the group of four tables on the street level floor, next to the public computers. It is usually quiet, and it’s walking distance to Hothouse if you need a coffee break. Why there are so many naysayers is beyond me, considering this is the jewel of the LMLS.

Beautiful library. Parking always seems to be tight, but with patience, a spot always comes available. Large DVD selection, although new releases are scarce. Pretty much all popular books have to be requested, and there is a $.25 fee, so no biggie. The selection is a bit limted, but the hold/​request process is easy. Staff is just fabulous. Very helpful.

3÷7÷2014 Its still a joke — Do NOT go if you are looking for a QUIET place to study or read — how offensive this library is training an entire generation of kids to be disrespectful — retraining adults that libraries are a gossip hang-​outs — and talking loudly is fine in a library. it is a true shame on ludington library!

I was really looking forward to the new renovation, which took over 2 and ½ years. I rushed in on opening day, only to be told by a snarky secretary that ‘We kept most of the old buildings.’ Yes, true, they didn’t do such a good job for almost two years. There could be much cozier areas to sit, and they advertised a ‘café’ with the floor plans. I guess this means 2 vending machines! The staff is quite snarky and thinks they are better than you. They have really bad hours, too. 20 minutes before closing time, they told me to get going over speakerphone. The messages continued every five minutes. I still had ten minutes, but I was kicked out! Also, the same rugged old painting that has been there since I was a child is in the children’s section. Couldn’t they have at least gotten rid of it? Cool library, but NOT WORTH THE 2+ YEAR WAIT.

I grew up, going to the ludington library often. I have to say that the new, renovated library is bright and uses the space better, but I used to enjoy reading in tiny corners, deep within the stacks where no one would bother me…
It’s bright, tastefully done, and spacious, but I guess coming back from a large university with a huge endowment, which means an amazing library, I feel like this library is lacking. I wish they had a lot more choices in the magazine section, newspapers, international movies, music, etc, etc.
Their hours could be extended and maybe I just haven’t found them yet, but in the old library, i was able to reserve a study room. There are also quite a few perks such as having lots of private parking available and also being close to many shops and restaurants so it s centrally located and accessible. There’s also a beautiful garden and yard in the back where there are regular events such as concerts.
Overall, though, it’s alright. And it could probably be improved upon through getting volunteers to work more shifts and getting monetary donations or even just donations of reading materials to expand on their collection.

Very impressive DVD collection! The building just went under major renovations and it is beautiful. I wish I lived closer.

My friend introduced me to the Ludington Public Library & Information Center awhile ago. It’s clean, bright, and well-​furnished, with a large selection of books. They also have their own private parking lot.
If you’re in the Bryn Mawr area and need a resource, consider this spot.