Scottville Public Library

The Scottville Public Library is a branch or division of the Mason County District Library administrative board. The first librarian was Ruth VanderMolen. The second librarian was Robert Dickson.

Scottville Public Library
Established1956
LocationScottville, Michigan
Coordinates43.9546°N 86.2779°W / 43.9546; -86.2779
Branch ofMason County District Library
Collection
Size35,000 volumes
Access and use
Circulation75,000
Population served28,800
Other information
DirectorRobert Dickson
Susan Carlson - Assistant
Staff2 full time, 2 part time
Websitewww.masoncounty.lib.mi.us
Map

History

The Scottville Public Library has its roots from 1899 when a retired local banker, Charles Blain, donated a lot for the library on South Main Street in Scottville. Money to construct a building for use on that lot was raised by hosting public fund-raising events and by starting a subscription service. The first building which stood in the lot was the Blain Reading Association, named after Charles Blain.[1]

The library existed in this location until 1940 when it was sold and a new building was constructed. The library shared this new building with another company, and at the time was situated on the second floor.[1]

References
  1. "History of the Libraries of Mason County" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2017.
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