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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b style="">Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager</b></span><br>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center"><span style="margin: 0px"><b>KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC JUNE 22 WITH LIMITED HOURS AND SERVICES</b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center"><span style="margin: 0px"><b>PATRONS CAN BEGIN RETURNING MATERIALS TO THE LIBRARY TODAY, JUNE 15, 12-6 PM</b></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0px">Kalamazoo, MI, Monday, June 15, 2020. Kalamazoo Public Library is excited to<span> </span><a href="https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/welcome-back-to-your-library/" title="https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/welcome-back-to-your-library/" style="margin: 0px">welcome
back our patrons</a>! </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><b>Beginning June 15: Curbside Drop-Off</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left">Patrons may return any materials they had checked out at their preferred KPL location. KPL staff will be onsite at each location to walk patrons through the drop-off process. Materials will be quarantined for 72 hours,
cleaned, and returned to the shelf. Due dates for all materials have been extended accordingly. Please note, due to the quarantine process it will take a few days before your returns are reflected on your account. Thank you for your patience.<br>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><b>Curbside Drop-off Locations/Dates/Hours</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><a href="http://www.kpl.gov/cen" title="www.kpl.gov/cen" style="margin: 0px">Central Library</a> (CEN): Monday–Friday, 12–6 pm</div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><a href="http://www.kpl.gov/osh" title="www.kpl.gov/osh" style="margin: 0px">Oshtemo</a> (OSH)<span> </span>| <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/pow" title="www.kpl.gov/pow" style="margin: 0px">Alma Powell</a> (POW)<span> </span>| <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/wsq" title="www.kpl.gov/wsq" style="margin: 0px">Washington
Square</a> (WSQ)<span> </span>| <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/eas" title="www.kpl.gov/eas" style="margin: 0px">Eastwood</a> (EAS): Monday–Thursday, 12–6 pm</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><b>Beginning June 22: Limited Access</b><br>
<span style="margin: 0px">All KPL locations will be open with reduced hours and limited access to services.<br>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0px"><b>Temporary Hours</b></span>
<div style="margin: 0px">CEN: Monday–Friday 10 am–6 pm, Saturday 10 am–2 pm<br>
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<div style="margin: 0px">OSH: Monday–Thursday 11 am–6 pm, Friday 11 am–5 pm, Saturday 10 am–2 pm<br>
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<div style="margin: 0px">POW|EAS|WSQ: Monday–Thursday 1–6 pm, Friday 1–5 pm, Saturday closed<br>
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<span style="margin: 0px">All locations are closed on Sundays</span><span style="margin: 0px"> </span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px">Returning visitors will notice a few changes when they come to Kalamazoo Public Library. KPL prioritizes the safety of our patrons and staff and we have adapted our buildings to minimize the risk of exposure to potential illness. We
have installed plexiglass at all service desks, 6-feet distancing markers, and limited available furniture. Our bathrooms have all been upgraded for touchless access. Our catalogs and computer equipment are covered in plastic that will be replaced after each
use. KPL staff will regularly disinfect all high-touch surface areas. Hand sanitizer and wipes are available for public use. We hope these changes will make our patrons' visitor experience more comfortable. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">To provide the best visiting experience for everyone, we ask patrons to abide by the following requirements:</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">All patrons are required to wear a face-covering during their visit*. If you do not have one, a mask will be provided by KPL staff upon entry</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you are experiencing any
</span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" title="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">COVID-19 related
symptoms</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">, please do not enter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Patrons must maintain 6 feet of distance from one another</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Each location will only allow 25% of building capacity at one time</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Patrons will have 1-hour maximum to browse, use the computer and check out materials</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Quarantine and cleaning returned materials will impact hold times. As a result, patrons are limited to 10 checked-out materials on their account</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">All printing must be picked up at the service desk</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Toys, puzzles and musical instruments will not be available in the children’s area</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Multi-use print publications including newspapers and magazines will not be available at this time</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Water fountains will be disabled. Patrons will have access to automatic water bottle fillers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hand sanitizer and wipes are available and the buildings are routinely cleaned by KPL staff</span></li></ul>
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under the age of 2 are not required to wear a mask. Patrons who are not able to wear a face-covering due to medical reasons will not be permitted in the building but will be provided with alternative service. More information regarding alternative services
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