AADL announced this week its staff will return to work in the coming days and libraries will gradually reopen. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); You can reach Berl at: Check both system’s websites for detailed information. Duimstra said it’s important to realize libraries have some unique circumstances — the most obvious being patrons take books and media with them and then return them. publisher@lansingcitypulse.com The St. Clair County Library System believes that sharing accurate information from trusted sources is critical to reduce misinformation. How this weekly miracle comes out every week — and has done so since 2001 — is a tribute to the folks on this page and the many who came before them. Please log in to comment by clicking here, Books I am looking forward to checking out in 2021, New in Town: Rounding up new and incoming businesses, Favorite Things: Tiffany Hannay and her taxidermy opposum, Four dank products from Lansing’s newest pot shop, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — After being closed since March, the Grand Rapids Public Library will reopen its branches starting Oct. 12. Duimstra said there is a lot of work to do before libraries can be hands on again. “It has been sad as a director, sitting in a vast empty facility that is usually bustling with activity,” Compoe said. The library is currently open for pickup of reserved materials only. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. “It isn’t an option anymore — it’s a must have. There were 40,000 library books checked out when the quarantine began. document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); The Troy Public Library is currently not accepting donations of materials at this time. (517) 371-5600 Where to find us. CADL and East Lansing libraries are requiring employees to self-administer health screening tests. The strategy divides the state into eight regions and includes the following six stages: Evrod was born in Michigan but grew up in the Chicagoland area. 'https://citypulsebanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php':'http://citypulsebanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php'); document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Lansing, MI 48911. “We will have contactless door pickup or pop-the-trunk to help create a safe space for employees,” Duimstra said. Mikula said libraries have to deal with falling revenues, including potential reductions in funding from state aid, the penal fund and millages. Dane is a producer and media enthusiast. Using your library card number you can check out e-books and audio books. Libraries and museums can open June 8, subject to capacity rules similar to those for retail stores. Generally, libraries will follow rules similar to those given to retailers, which require social distancing, employee and customer safety and myriad other reopening requirements. The Library Building is closed to the public until further notice. Click here to learn more. After talking last week with the head librarians at the Library of Michigan and at the East Lansing and Capital Area District Library systems, I learned that reopening won’t come overnight, but will be more like watching tomato plants grow. I’m glad to contribute a few tricks I’ve learned from 54 years in journalism all over the map. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The Gladstone School and Public Library has curbside pickup. You will be able to get a haircut before you can check out a book. At the …. Community Resources. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is the public library for Midland Michigan. Library of Michigan staff are off Thursday, December 31 - Sunday, January 3 for the New Year holiday. COVID-19: Save Your Story. All library patrons will now be required to wear masks. } Cathy Russ, the director of the Troy Public Library, could barely contain her excitement when she heard libraries across the state would reopen. I'm not a library employee, my sister is. Wait — not so fast! Wait — not so fast! State librarian Riley said all libraries will have to consider whether stacks will be open, and if librarians will go back to a time when they retrieved books on call for patrons. Curbside Service and Reopening Plans for Michigan Libraries. There is a 5 book max limit with no more than 2 new books. “We also will need mouse and keyboard covers for patron safety.”. TROY, Mich. – As Michigan slowly eases restrictions and businesses open back up, local libraries are rushing to get ready. The first step is getting ready to receive all those returns. [CDATA[ Dane graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. There are an estimated 650 public libraries in Michigan and another 397 academic and Tribal libraries. Shelley said space is a problem for the East Lansing Library when it comes to quarantining books and to assure employees safety. (517) 999-5061. Support for the Michigan eLibrary program is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of … You can watch Evrod Cassimy’s full story in the video above. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); The sudden announcement comes with scrambling to get ready for library customers. Russ said she’s excited to welcome people back inside and get them reading some of their favorite books again -- while staying health. Contact … Tecumseh District Library's wireless internet network is now available from 7am to 10pm each day. Social Media. ... Watch live at 3 p.m.: Whitmer expected to announce new steps to reopen Michigan. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); But with all the books, it’s going to be a lot of work to keep everything clean. ... Offices were allowed to reopen in those parts of northern Michigan and in the U.P. • Coordinate with other libraries in your county to provide similar or same services to ease patron confusion. [CDATA[ “Be safe.”. The East Lansing Library will implement curbside pickup Monday and mail delivery the following week. Last week, Gov. “PPE is very expensive and difficult to find,” Shelley said. By BILL CASTANIER. Barring any problems, both systems will first implement contactless pickup. University of Michigan Library 913 S. University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109 zoneId = 'Array'; “All libraries have to abide by federal and state regulations including the open meetings act and privacy guidelines.”. Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House, FEMA-347, 2000. Gretchen Whitmer is gradually reopening the state through her "MI Safe Start Plan." or //]]>-->,