KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tuesday, the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) announced that all of its library locations will reopen to the public with limited access to services on Monday, March 8.
Officials say that curbside services will continue to be offered at all locations.
In order to prepare its buildings to reopen, 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 are listed as follows:
- Alma Powell Branch: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm
- Central: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm
- Eastwood Branch: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm
- Oshtemo Branch: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm
- Washington Square Branch: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm
- All locations are closed on Sundays
Under the reopened rules, patrons must adhere to 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, 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 staff also added that they are excited to welcome back patrons to its facilities.
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