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<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>TUESDAY, MARCH 2<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>CONTACT:<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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Farrell Howe<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Marketing & Communications Manager<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Kalamazoo Public Library<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<a href="mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov" style="margin:0px">farrellh@kpl.gov</a><o:p> </o:p></p>
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269-553-7800<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>Kalamazoo Public Library Will Reopen Monday, March 8<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kalamazoo, MI–Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Kalamazoo Public Library is pleased to announce that all library locations will reopen to the public with limited access to services on Monday,
March 8. Curbside service will continue to be offered at all locations.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>In order to prepare our buildings to reopen to the public, all KPL locations will be closed the following days:</b></span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Central Library will be closed Thursday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Alma Powell, Eastwood, Oshtemo, and Washington Square Branches will be closed Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All locations are closed on Sundays.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Curbside service will not be available during this closure period.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Temporary Limited Access Locations & Hours</b></span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/pow" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Alma Powell Branch</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>:</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monday–Friday
| 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/cen" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Central</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>:</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monday–Friday
| 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/eas" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Eastwood Branch</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>:</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monday–Friday
| 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/osh" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Oshtemo Branch</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>:</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monday–Friday
| 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">
<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/wsq" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Washington Square Branch</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>:</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monday–Friday
| 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>All locations are closed on Sundays</b></span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patron and staff safety is our top priority. To provide the best visiting experience for everyone, we ask patrons to abide by the following requirements:</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<li><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If
you do not have one, a mask will be provided by KPL staff upon entry.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you are experiencing any</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" target="_blank" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">COVID-19
related symptoms</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">, please do not enter.</span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patrons must maintain 6 feet of distance from one another.</span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Each location will only allow 25% of building capacity at one time.</span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patrons will have 1-hour maximum to browse, use the computer or check out materials.</span><b><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Remember that KPL is “fine-free” so you will not face any overdue fees.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All printing must be picked up at the service desk.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Toys, puzzles, and musical instruments will not be available in the children’s area.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Multi-use print publications including newspapers and magazines will not be available at this time.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Study rooms and meeting spaces are not available for use for any purpose until further notice.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hand sanitizer and wipes are available.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All KPL buildings are routinely cleaned by KPL staff.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">KPL is very excited to welcome back our patrons, and we look forward to seeing you soon!</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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