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<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>Friday, November 13, 2020<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>CONTACT<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>Farrell Howe<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>Marketing & Communications Manager<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<a href="mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov"><b>farrellh@kpl.gov</b></a><b> | 269-553-7879<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>Kalamazoo Public Library Announces Curbside KPL Service Beginning Monday, November 23<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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Kalamazoo, MI–Friday, November 13, 2020. <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/">Kalamazoo Public Library</a> (KPL) announced that beginning Monday, November 23, 2020, they will modify current in-person library services to curbside delivery only. Due to the significant
increase in COVID-19 cases in Kalamazoo and surrounding counties, KPL is prioritizing the health and safety of their staff and patrons by temporarily closing in-person library service to help mitigate the spread of the virus in the community.
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KPL will close all locations to the public Saturday, November 14–22 to prepare for curbside delivery. Beginning on Monday, November 23, KPL’s
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/cen">Central</a> Location, <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/osh">
Oshtemo</a>, and <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/eas">Eastwood</a> branches will begin providing curbside delivery service Monday–Friday, 1–6 pm and Saturdays, 10 am–2 pm. The
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/wsq">Washington Square</a> and <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/pow">
Alma Powell</a> branches will remain closed to the public. Dropboxes for returns will remain open at all KPL locations except the Alma Powell Branch.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Curbside KPL service will enable library patrons to pick up library holds from the safety of their vehicle or walk-up service. More information about Curbside KPL and what services will be included will be posted on
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov" title="www.kpl.gov">kpl.gov</a> during the week of November 16.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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While KPL’s physical buildings will be closed for in-person service, their online branch
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/">kpl.gov</a> is always open! KPL offers a large variety of
<a href="https://www.kpl.gov/digital-catalog/">digital options</a> including online
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/getcarded">library card signup</a> and access to a huge catalog of
<a href="https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/ebooks/">eBooks</a>, <a href="https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/eaudiobooks/">
eAudiobooks</a>, <a href="https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/evideos/">eVideos</a>, <a href="https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/emusic/">
eMusic</a> and <a href="https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/emagazines/">eMagazines</a>. <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/getcarded">
KPL Card</a> holders can also access digital services such as <a href="https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=kpl.gov">
Lynda</a> which offers thousands of videos on professional development, skill building and how-to instruction. Novice crafters and advanced artists can begin a new hobby or master a new challenge with
<a href="https://www.creativebug.com/lib/kpl">Creativebug</a>. Students can access
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/homeworkhelp">homework help</a> and other learning/resource
<a href="https://www.kpl.gov/databases/">databases</a> online. Learn more about KPL’s eLearning options at
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/elearn">kpl.gov/elearn</a>. Also, KPL programs such as author visits, Michigan history presentations, concerts, and more are available for your enjoyment at any time online on
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/kpltv">KPL TV</a>.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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All KPL service updates will be posted on their website <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/">
kpl.gov</a> and on social media platforms <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary" target="_blank">
Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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