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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Patmos Library set to reopen May 27
JAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — After abruptly closing on May 9, Patmos Library in Jamestown Township says it will reopen after Memorial Day weekend. The library had announced that it was temporarily closing after most of its staff had unexpectedly resigned. Patmos Library temporarily closes after staff resigns A special meeting was held on May 19 by the library's board to discuss staffing, according to their website. Patmos previously stated that its primary goal was to be prepared for the summer reading program. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Tuesday. The full schedule can be viewed on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Patmos Library temporarily closes after staff resigns
JAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Patmos Library in Jamestown is temporarily closed after most of its staff resigned unexpectedly, the library said on its website. 'This brief closure will allow us to ensure a smooth reopening and to prepare for a strong kickoff to our , which remains a top priority,' the said. Library defunded over LGBTQ books sets 2024 closure The library was facing closure in recent years after parents expressed concerns over the type of books, specifically LGBTQ+-themed stories, available for children to check out. The library previously said it has about 90 such pieces of material out of a total inventory of about 67,000. A September 2024 closure date was announced in 2022 after a second attempt to renew its millage failed. Romance novelist to the fund, but the library said it was still not enough for the library to remain open. Controversial W. MI library millage returns to ballot On the third try, the millage passed in 2023, allowing the library to remain open. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
