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Albion District Library Closing Effective Tuesday, March 17
by Stanczak, Cindy 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Albion District Library has canceled all programs and room bookings, and will close our building to the public and offer limited service, effective Tuesday, March 17. We plan to offer curbside pick-up of materials to patrons and are heavily promoting our OverDrive collection using their marketing materials. Staff will report and work on weeding, inventory, projects, and some professional development. This will change if and when we have positive test results in our area. Best wishes, everyone! Cynthia Stanczak, MLS Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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Holly Township Library Closing
by Gregory Hayes 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

After careful consideration, the Holly Township Library will close from March 16 until further notice. Our top priority is the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and community. Gregory Hayes Director -- * Gregory H**ayes - Director*

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Lapeer District Library closing
by Melissa Malcolm 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Hi all-- Lapeer is closing Monday morning and I'm not giving a restart date because who knows what life will be like in a couple of weeks? Most of us will be in to work on projects, but I am also letting staff who don't want to be around other people stay home. What a wrenching decision to have to make. Everyone take care. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Community District Library-Closing
by CDL Director 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

All branches of Community District Library will close March 16th-April 5th per the recommendation of Michigan Library Association. Thank you, Jami Cromley Director Community District Library mycdl.org <http://www.mycdl.org> 989.743.3287

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Southfield
by Dave Ewick 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

While we will be closed to the public, staff will be coming in to work on various things. I hope to figure out a way to keep the drive up window open too. Dave Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library.

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Romulus PL Closing
by Patricia Braden 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Hi everyone, The Romulus Public Library will be closed March 16 - April 5 and reopen on Mon, April 6. FT staff and some PT staff will come in to work on projects and do other work. Take care everyone, Patty Patty Braden Director, Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org

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River Rapids District Library
by RRDL Director 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Greetings! The River Rapids District Library will be closed from March 18 - April 12. This is due to virus concerns and we are also getting new flooring installed. Lynne Clark RRDL

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Stair District Library closed until April 5
by Stair Library 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Following the recommendation of the Michigan Library Association, Stair District Library will close through April 5. See their letter below. Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510 March 14, 2020 Dear Members of the Michigan Library Community, The Michigan Library Association wants to commend the libraries and local officials who have made the very hard decision to close their doors to the public and at the same time, encourage others to take action. MLA is using our role as a leader and advocate of Michigan libraries to call on all public libraries in Michigan to close their doors until Sunday, April 5th. This is staying in line with Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-5 to close all Michigan K-12 public schools from Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. We are living in an unprecedented time of uncertainty as we face this worldwide pandemic, and public libraries must do their part to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect our citizens from exposure. We believe that school closures put an increased burden on public libraries as children and families turn to us for social, educational and even childcare needs. Increased dependence on our spaces and resources for children and families displaced by school closures will in all likelihood contribute to the continued spread of the coronavirus. This is a challenging time for us, the nation and the world as we respond to novel coronavirus and the uncertainty surrounding it. MLA will do our best to stay on top of this quickly evolving and fluid situation and to communicate with you regularly and fully as conditions change. Be safe, stay well. MLA Board of Directors and Staff More Information Governor Whitmer Orders Temporary Prohibition on Large Assemblages and Events <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> Events and shared-space assemblages over 250 people should be canceled or postponed. Governor Whitmer Announces Statewide Closure of All K-12 School Buildings; School building closures will last Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released community mitigation strategies to slow the transmission of COVID-19 that urge residents to avoid gatherings of more than 100 people. A video of Governor Whitmer's press conference is available here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> View the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…>. View more information at who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> Please visit the American Library Association (ALA) pandemic preparedness resource page <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> for more information about how libraries can be community partners in response to this outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> provides updates on the virus and safety information for the public and healthcare professionals. The State of Michigan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> provides updates on the disease's spread within the state, as well as frequently asked questions available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…>. The State Department <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a2Qei9d86QoC8nJl1B-HLyR_hrt-GciKDfTE1x6DrUn6…> provides a list of travel advisories for those who are planning to fly outside of the United States. -

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Clinton Macomb Public Library Closing
by Vicki Bernieri 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Good Afternoon: The Clinton Macomb Public Library will be closed starting on Sunday, March 15th through Sunday, April 5th. We plan to open on Monday, April 6th. All 3 branches of CMPL will be closed. Vicki Bernieri Customer Care Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch 35679 South Gratiot Clinton Township, MI 48035 586-226-5074 vbernieri(a)cmpl.org<mailto:vbernieri@cmpl.org> zv573

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RHPL closed
by Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

The Rochester Hills Public Library is closed to the public, but is temporarily offering limited pick up of books, DVDs, and other media at the drive-up window until further notice. -- ___________________________ Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki Community Relations Specialist Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307 248.650.7124 tiffany.stozicki(a)rhpl.org rhpl.org

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