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<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E">In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-521463--,00.html">recommendations designed
to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)</a>, we will be canceling/postponing the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference scheduled for April 13-15, 2020 at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E">The state is taking proactive steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in reducing the coronavirus risk to Michigan residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E">For current and up-to-date information regarding the Coronavirus visit <a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus">http://www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus">http://www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus</a></span><span style="color:black">.</span><span style="color:#201F1E"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We understand that you will have additional questions concerning this announcement. The Library of Michigan is working to provide answers for you as quickly as possible. Additional communications will be provided to the Michigan library
community in the coming days.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your patience and understanding.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
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