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
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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