HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Herrick District and. Muskegon library officials announced over the weekend all their branches would be closed until further notice.
Herrick District Library patrons can visit herrickdl.org for more information as the library works to make services available during the closure, officials announced in an email to media Saturday, and via social media posts.
Library officials moved more than $15,000 to support digital library materials during the closure. Patrons can view and download books, audio books, e-learning materials, movies, TV shows and more via herrickdl.org/elibrary.
All library events and public meetings through the end of March are canceled. Library staff members will continue to report to the library during normal open hours beginning Monday, March 16, and can answer patrons calls, emails, and other messages.
Howard Miller Library and Community Center Director Heather Wood-Gramza said in a social-media post the library was “incredibly busy.”
“There is no question the Howard Miller Library is loved by our community and we are elated to be a vital component to what makes Zeeland such a special place,” she wrote. “As I worked alongside my colleagues, it quickly became apparent that we had become a location in which large groups of people were congregating and staying.”
By remaining open, thought, “we are undermining what our public health officials are attempting to do to reduce the impact and spread of COVID-19,” she wrote, adding that the libary would be closed through Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Patrons
- Digital books, audiobook, magazines and streaming movies and music are within reach from the comfort of your own home. Go to www.hmpl.org for instructions on how to access materials through OverDrive, Hoopla and RB Digital.
- Library staff will be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday to assist patrons via telephone and email.
- Curbside service is still available for those who wishing to pick up materials on hold. Patrons should park at or near the special curbside parking spot and call (616) 772-0874 to let those inside know.
Saugatuck-Douglas District Library officials said in their notice they will “strive to keep our communities safe. You will absolutely still be able to access our online and digital services, as well as our wifi outside of our building. Fines will be waived. Laern more at sdlibrary.org.
Muskegon Area District Library patrons can get to online services at: https://www.madl.org/stream___download/stream___download.php.
Loutit District Library offiicals announced via Facebook it is closed “for the foreseeable future.” Loutit patrons with materials waiting for pickup, can call the library by 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, (616) 850-6910. Library employees “will provide curbside pickup service to the best of our ability,” according to the Facebook post.
Loutit Library patrons have 24/7 access to digital downloads — books, magazines, movies, TV shows, music, and more at http://loutitlibrary.org/our-collection/ebooksanddownloads.
