Reopening Plan

DTDL is currently in Step 5.


Welcome Back! 
We are excited to welcome you back to the building.  Your cooperation with our policies and staff will help us continue to provide and expand in-person services.  

Step 5 Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday, 12-6 pm 
Saturday, 12-4 pm 

Masks are not currently required, however we welcome and encourage them.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Our usual friendly, helpful service from staff, delivered from 6 feet away. 
• Protective plexi screens at service points. Please speak through, not around, the safety shields.
• A building that is deep cleaned and sanitized each night, and high-touch areas like keyboards, mice, and door handles wiped throughout the day. 
• Hand sanitizer for your use. 
• Markings to help you stay a safe distance from others. 
• We will be patient and kind as we all adjust to our new situation.

What We Expect From You

• You won’t come if you don’t feel well.
• You will observe all of our Phased Reopening Plan posted procedures.
• You will maintain 6 feet of distance from others.
• You will comply with staff directions and stay away from cordoned off areas.
• You will be patient and kind as we all adjust to our new situation.

Step 5: Available Services in the Library

• Browsing the collection and checking out materials 
• Public computers (60-minute time limit) and printing 
• Assistance from library staff 
• Get a library card 
• Copy machine 
• cloudLibrary Mobile Checkout app 
• Use of tables and seating around the library
• Scanner
• Some toys in children's play area
• Print daily newspapers

Step 5: Unavailable Services
Services that are not available in Step 5 include:

• Use of meeting rooms and study spaces
• Full children’s play area and toys
• In-person programming
• Acceptance of donated materials
• Friends’ Bookstore (opening September 7, 2021)

We look forward to expanding services in the future.

Available Virtual & Remote Services 
We encourage you to continue utilizing our virtual and remote services.

• Carside Pickup
• Phone assistance during open hours. Call the library at 517-321-4014. 
• Live online chat assistance during open hours. Use the “Need Help?” chat box on any page on our website. 
• Remote printing
• BookMatch
• Virtual @ Your Service
• Returns in the outside book drop
• Digital Collections
• Virtual Programming
• Story Line (kids): Call 517-321-4014 (press 8) 
• Library Line (adults): Call 517-321-4014 (press 9) 
• Take It & Make It and Teen Lit Kits
• Online Summer Reading Challenge

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DTDL Reopening Plan

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all of us. Once Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-110 allowing libraries to reopen, library staff began to implement the multi-phased reopening plan that we’ve been working on since the library closed. The plan reflects a measured and fact-based approach that prioritizes the safety of library patrons and staff while continuing to serve our community. View the complete Phased Reopening Plan.

We are uncertain how long we will be in each step before moving to the next, but we do know that this plan details six reopening phases that are dependent on three primary factors:
• Recommendations from local and national health agencies
• State and Federal physical distancing protocols and guidelines
• Community needs
View our COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan

This website will continue to be updated as we progress through the plan.  Updates will also be posted to DTDL’s Facebook page.