FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALL KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL REOPEN MONDAY, MARCH 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 2 CONTACT: Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library farrellh@kpl.gov<mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov> 269-553-7800 Kalamazoo Public Library Will Reopen Monday, March 8 Kalamazoo, MI–Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Kalamazoo Public Library is pleased to announce that all library locations will reopen to the public with limited access to services on Monday, March 8. Curbside service will continue to be offered at all locations. In order to prepare our buildings to reopen to the public, all KPL locations will be closed the following days: * Central Library will be closed Thursday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6 * Alma Powell, Eastwood, Oshtemo, and Washington Square Branches will be closed Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6. * All locations are closed on Sundays. * Curbside service will not be available during this closure period. Temporary Limited Access Locations & Hours * Alma Powell Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/pow>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Central<http://www.kpl.gov/cen>: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Eastwood Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/eas>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Oshtemo Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/osh>: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Washington Square Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/wsq>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * All locations are closed on Sundays Temporary Limited Access Services & Procedures Patron and staff safety is our top priority. To provide the best visiting experience for everyone, we ask patrons to abide by the following requirements: * All patrons (including children age 5 and older) are required to properly wear (covering nose and mouth) a face-covering at all times during their visit. If you do not have one, a mask will be provided by KPL staff upon entry. * If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html>, please do not enter. * Patrons must maintain 6 feet of distance from one another. * Each location will only allow 25% of building capacity at one time. * Patrons will have 1-hour maximum to browse, use the computer or check out materials. * Remember that KPL is “fine-free” so you will not face any overdue fees. * All printing must be picked up at the service desk. * Toys, puzzles, and musical instruments will not be available in the children’s area. * Multi-use print publications including newspapers and magazines will not be available at this time. * Study rooms and meeting spaces are not available for use for any purpose until further notice. * Hand sanitizer and wipes are available. * All KPL buildings are routinely cleaned by KPL staff. KPL is very excited to welcome back our patrons, and we look forward to seeing you soon! ####
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 7, 2021 CONTACT Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library (269) 553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library to Provide Curbside Service Only Beginning Monday, April 12 Kalamazoo, MI–Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Due to the rapidly increasing number<https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/datahub/covid19.php> of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> is prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons and staff and will be offering curbside service<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> only at all five locations<http://www.kpl.gov/hours> beginning Monday, April 12. What You Need To Know * All KPL locations will be closed Thursday, April 8–Saturday, April 10. Curbside service will NOT be available. * All KPL locations will reopen on Monday, April 12 providing curbside service ONLY. All KPL buildings will be closed to in-person access and services until further notice. Public restrooms, printing, copying, and faxing services will not be available. * Curbside service will be offered at all five KPL locations (beginning April 12) during the following hours: * Central<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> & Oshtemo<http://www.kpl.gov/osh> Branch: Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm, Saturday 10 am–2 pm. * Alma Powell<http://www.kpl.gov/pow>, Eastwood<http://www.kpl.gov/eas> and Washington Square<http://www.kpl.gov/wsq> Branches: Monday–Friday, 1–6 pm and Saturdays 10 am–2 pm. * All locations are closed on Sundays. * Please visit kpl.gov/curbside<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> to learn more. What Will Be Available While all KPL buildings will be closed to in-person services, many library services will still be offered at all five locations including: * Place holds and pick up materials via curbside service. * 24-hour access to KPL’s online branch, kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> where patrons can access KPL’s digital collections<https://www.kpl.gov/digital-catalog/>, watch videos on KPL TV<http://www.kpl.gov/kpltv>, listen to KPL’s new podcast 5 Author Questions<http://www.kpl.gov/podcasts> and stay updated on the latest KPL news<https://www.kpl.gov/category/about/news/>. * Online programs for all ages will continue to be provided, check out KPL’s calendar at kpl.gov/events<http://www.kpl.gov/events>. * Check out a Chromebook<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/check-out-a-chromebook/> and/or hotspot<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/item/?i=ent://SD_ILS/0/SD_ILS:1761053> and pick up via curbside service at any KPL location. * KPL @Home bags<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/kpl-home-bags/> for all ages. Take home library fun in a bag! A different activity is featured each month. Available for pick up via curbside at any KPL location. * Readers Advisory: Are you interested in trying a new author or genre and don’t know where to start? Do you want to provide your child or teen with the latest new releases but don’t know what to look for? Get the help you need via Readers Advisory! Call 269-553-7800 or contact us via online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. * Ask a Librarian online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. Contact us online via open hours for quick assistance. * Need tax forms<https://www.kpl.gov/patron-support/resources/tax-info/tax-information/> or divorce packets<https://www.kpl.gov/law-library/divorce-packets/>? No problem! Pick-up via curbside service is available at all KPL locations. Just request one when you arrive at your preferred KPL curbside location. * Looking for an obituary, historical photographs, or articles? Contact our Local History department<https://www.kpl.gov/category/local-history/genealogy/obituary-and-article-requests/>! * Can’t pick up your materials via curbside service? No problem! Check out our ViaMail<https://www.kpl.gov/category/patron-support/resources/viamail/> service to see if you qualify. Kalamazoo Public Library appreciates the community’s continued patience, understanding, and support of our efforts to keep our patrons and staff safe. KPL looks forward to reopening our buildings for in-person services as soon as a significant, sustained decrease in COVID-19 positive cases in our region makes it safe for us to do so. ####
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