We also have no set policy-- If the Library can offer services safely, it will be open. That said, we have closed during power outages, etc. And we don't deliver our off-site story times to any school, preschool, daycare etc. in our service area if the main school district is closed. That's mostly for consistency. Appreciate sharing the policy-- worth considering. On Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 4:13 PM Patty Braden via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi Abbie, Attached is our Emergency Closing Policy for you. It includes extreme cold but we have never closed for that reason, only for unsafe travel.
*Patty*
Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-955-4516 www.romuluslibrary.org
*Serving Romulus and Huron Township*
Secretary, Board of Directors Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce
------------------------------ *From: *"JC Wheeler Public Library via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org> *To: *"Gwen Haviland via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org> *Sent: *Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:56:59 PM *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Inclement Weather Policies
Hi Library Land! With the Extreme Cold Watch in effect throughout some of Michigan, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or policies on temperature? Does anyone close for wind chill, or do you close strictly for bad road conditions?
Thanks in advance!
*Abbie LaFountaine* *JC Wheeler Library* *PO Box 226* *1576 S. Main* *Martin, MI 49070* *269-672-7875*
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