Presque Isle District Library is closed and unsure when we will reopen. We have a lot of hard hit areas. There are areas that they are saying might not get power for 30 days in our county. Amber Alexander Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 2, 2025, at 11:27 AM, Sharon Crotser via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

 We are thinking of you in St. Ignace! Thank you for the inspiring words.

Wishing your community all the best! -Sharon

Sharon Crotser Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Valerie Meyerson via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:10 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] library service disruptions

Hi all – I’m sure you have seen on the news the horrible ice storm that has decimated the trees and foliage in the tip of the mitt area. Many communities have been without power since Saturday due to massive damage to substations and with temps going down into the teens, it has been chilly, dark, and unsettling.

Petoskey power came up this morning, but we are still having trouble with phone lines. Many communities though are still without power. Data was very spotty throughout so getting any sort of news in our out was difficult. The damage to our trees is so incredibly sad. Good news is that of course our community pulled together and we have seen countless acts of kindness: Warming shelters feeding people and offering a place to charge devices; neighbors out hooking up generators for neighbors; friends clearing debris from the road; people sharing news and support; people bringing water to dry houses; people opening their homes up for hot showers, hardware stores opening in the dark for people to get fuel, batteries, generators, heaters. All in all, we are coming out the other side, and crossing our fingers that this next barrage of wind and rain won’t take us down again.

Anyway, if you have seen an issue with slow arrival of books from up here that is why. Boyne library opened yesterday; Petoskey Library is opening tomorrow, along with a few other libraries.

Lots of lessons learned and we made it through.

Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library

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Hi everybody,The Otsego County Library still doesn't have power.  We will be closed the rest of the week. I hope to reopen this weekend.  Some households in our area may be without power for up to a month. Take care Jackie SkinnerLibrary Director 989-858-6981 -------- Original message --------From: Brice Bush via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Date: 4/2/25 12:23 Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] library service disruptions Cheboygan Area Public Library is closed until further notice. We do not have power at the library, although some power to the City of Cheboygan was restored this morning. We also have areas of Cheboygan County who have been told power restoration could be weeks away.Brice BushCheboygan Area Public LibraryOn Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:Presque Isle District Library is closed and unsure when we will reopen. We have a lot of hard hit areas.   There are areas that they are saying might not get power for 30 days in our county.  Amber AlexanderSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 2, 2025, at 11:27 AM, Sharon Crotser via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote: We are thinking of you in St. Ignace! Thank you for the inspiring words. Wishing your community all the best! -Sharon Sharon Crotser Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318 From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Valerie Meyerson via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:10 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] library service disruptions   Hi all – I’m sure you have seen on the news the horrible ice storm that has decimated the trees and foliage in the tip of the mitt area. Many communities have been without power since Saturday due to massive damage to substations and with temps going down into the teens, it has been chilly, dark, and unsettling.   Petoskey power came up this morning, but we are still having trouble with phone lines. Many communities though are still without power. Data was very spotty throughout so getting any sort of news in our out was difficult. The damage to our trees is so incredibly sad. Good news is that of course our community pulled together and we have seen countless acts of kindness: Warming shelters feeding people and offering a place to charge devices; neighbors out hooking up generators for neighbors; friends clearing debris from the road; people sharing news and support; people bringing water to dry houses; people opening their homes up for hot showers, hardware stores opening in the dark for people to get fuel, batteries, generators, heaters. All in all, we are coming out the other side, and crossing our fingers that this next barrage of wind and rain won’t take us down again.   Anyway, if you have seen an issue with slow arrival of books from up here that is why. Boyne library opened yesterday; Petoskey Library is opening tomorrow, along with a few other libraries.      Lots of lessons learned and we made it through.     Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library     Please think of the environment before printing this message.   _______________________________________________Michlib-l mailing listMichlib-l@mcls.orghttps://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l___________________________... Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l