Libraries Close Due To Coronavirus

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Several southwest Michigan libraries have announced they are closing due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Maud Preston Palensky Library in St. Joseph says it has closed. It said on Facebook it had hoped people would self-quarantine, but as other libraries closed, it saw a run on its own materials and large groups of people coming in. Additionally, all Van Buren District Library locations are closed beginning Monday, March 16, until further notice to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.  The Benton Harbor Public Library has announced it’s closed, the Bridgman Public Library is closed, the Buchanan District Library is closed, and the New Buffalo Township Library is closed. If you have questions about the operations of other area libraries, you should contact them.