[Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation

Thu May 28 08:15:25 EDT 2020

I am in total agreement with both of you. Many of our Michigan Libraries are ready and able to provide Curbside Service.

I am also hearing patrons wonder how they can sit with me in a bar and have a drink, but they can’t pull up outside the library and get books and other materials their tax dollars are paying for. Many seem to think it is my decision. Thankfully, I am able to explain that it isn’t my choice or my Board’s choice to remain completely closed. Though it is becoming mentally exhausting to shop in our local stores because I have to have the same conversation over and over again.

I have made some attempt to contact our local and state politicians. I am stepping it up this week. I know that Senator McBroom here in the 38th District is doing all he can to get the U.P. further re-opened.

Hang in there, everyone! 

Leslie Makela, Director

Forsyth Township Public Library

From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Amber Alexander via Michlib-l
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation

Cynthia,

Our library and myself have contacted the Governor numerous times, including my Board and my staff.  I have patrons angry that they can sit down in a restaurant but can’t at least pick up books by curbside.  All I have received from the Governor is a template letter about the crisis and never in the response did it mention our request for curbside.  Also, I know our cooperative libraries have also reached out to her.  At this time, I just don’t know what it is going to take for her to listen when her office must be flooded with requests from libraries across the state.  

To add, as libraries, we should be contacting our local news sources to also address this.  I think if more news were to report that libraries are ready, and they were able to address her at one of her online news press then perhaps she would get the message that we are ready for curbside.  

Best,

Amber Alexander,MLIS

Library Director

Presque Isle District Library

181 E. Erie Street

Rogers City, MI  49779

989.734.2477, 222

 <http://www.pidl.org/> www.pidl.org

From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org>  <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> > On Behalf Of Cynthia Kleinheksel via Michlib-l
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation

I believe it's time (or thank you if you have) for librarians to contact the Governor's office and their local leaders to explain to them how public libraries can safely provide curbside service. With some regions open to sit-down restaurants, and retailers allowed to have customers in their stores, public libraries certainly should be allowed to provide curbside service through safe procedures and distancing. 

I have emailed and left phone messages for Gov. Whitmer, Dr. Khaldun, and others explaining how policies and procedures have been established to enable safe delivery of "essential" reading materials to patrons. Feeding the mind is, to me, essential. I had agreed with the Governor's EOs until this last one still ignored the public library's ability to safely provide curbside service. We need to be able to recall employees to the library immediately, provide training and PPE, and within days we could safely provide pickup of pre-ordered materials. Incoming materials can be quarantined before reshelving. We are not asking for the doors to be reopened to patrons, just curbside service.

As a retired educator and librarian, I have watched how the digital divide prevented K-12 schools from reaching all kids during the past months. We can't let the summer start without giving those kids without electronic access, and adults, access to reading materials.

Please advocate for immediate curbside service with the Governor, local leaders, and even your TV news stations! Reading is "essential."

Thank you for listening!

Cynthia Kleinheksel

(although I am speaking personally and not for the Board)

Herrick District Library Board

Holland MI

On Friday, May 22, 2020, 7:42:01 PM EDT, Debbie Mikula via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org> > wrote: 

EO 2020-100 prevents all libraries from offering curbside even in regions 6 and 8.  

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From: Julie Censke <Julie.Censke at monroe.lib.mi.us <mailto:Julie.Censke at monroe.lib.mi.us> >
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2020 7:35:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation 

Just so I’m clear, this order pertains to curbside services too, right?

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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation 

Even in regions 6 and 8? Still no curbside service? It's all so confusing. Now you can go to a bar in Elk Rapids but you can't pick up a book outside the library. 

Nannette Miller

Elk Rapids District Library

On Fri, May 22, 2020, 6:12 PM Debbie Mikula via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org> > wrote:

At 5pm on Friday, May 22, Governor Whitmer extended Executive Order 2020-69 which temporarily closes all places of public accommodations including libraries until June 12, 2020. 

EO 2020-100: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/05/22/file_attachments/1458387/EO%202020-100%20Emerg%20order%20-%20amendments.pdf <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FMIEOG%2F2020%2F05%2F22%2Ffile_attachments%2F1458387%2FEO%25202020-100%2520Emerg%2520order%2520-%2520amendments.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cjulie.censke%40monroe.lib.mi.us%7Cc27d6c583f5c46900b6e08d7fe9f62ef%7C526ff4e31ba7453c9fb17562147081dd%7C0%7C1%7C637257832833516699&sdata=AGkJ5SuJVhNK%2FEap8NZqpukAFoUX6MUSG7ZYGXYuTRM%3D&reserved=0> 

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