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Plymouth library adopts new ‘Fine Free’ policy

The Plymouth District Library In another move toward unre-
has entered a new chapter since stricted access, the library is also
first opening to serve the public introducing free computer print-
in 1923. Book lovers will no outs of up to 10 pages per day, and
longer pay a fine for the late this summer introduced new low
return of items borrowed from vision activity kits. Available
the facility located on Main Street quarterly, these kits help intro-
in downtown Plymouth. duce a fun activity in an accessi-
Members of the library board ble way, including special accom-
of trustees unanimously modations or tips for how to
approved making the library make the experience low-vision-
“Fine Free” effective Oct. 1. Now, friendly. Funding assistance for
library patrons will no longer be the kits was provided by the
charged fees for late return of Library Access Friends which
Plymouth Library books, movies provided the kits planned for fall
and other materials. Existing late and winter. The theme for the
fees on borrower accounts will fall kit is backyard birding: inside
also be cleared, in an effort to is everything needed to create a
make the library more accessible backyard birdfeeder, including
to the entire community detailed instructions and infor-
explained Library Director mation on birding with low
Shauna Anderson. Patrons will, vision. The kits are now available
however, still be responsible for and those interested persons can
replacement fees for items lost or obtain one while supplies last at
damaged. the Main Level Reader's Advisory
Going fine-free is a change Desk or at the Plymouth
that is being made by public Friendship Station Senior Center.
libraries across the country and The December library newsletter science, technology, engineering, web access, library officials it's just incredible how much
across Metro Detroit, Anderson will list pickup dates for the win- art and math (S.T.E.A.M.) projects explained. The classes never opportunity can be packed into
said, and has become increasing- ter kit, which will focus on baking with complete instructions and expire, so crafters can start and one click of a mouse.”
ly appealing to libraries because with low vision. supply lists to get young (or old) stop projects at their own pace. The addition of these new
late fees present a barrier to The library also now offers explorers started. Projects Creativebug also offers a gallery tools is one of many ways the
access that disproportionately two new hands-on resources: include arts and crafts, physics where makers can share their Plymouth District Library is act-
affects low-income households Lerner Maker Lab and and biology experiments, build- creations with the crafting com- ing on its strategic goal of engag-
and often stands between eager Creativebug, introduced this ing projects, and cooking. Lerner munity, as well as hundreds of 30- ing patrons with services that
minds and reading materials. month for use by library card- Maker Lab invites kids to “craft, day prompts to encourage cre- extend beyond books, Kelly
“Libraries are intrinsically holders. These two tools provide build, experiment, eat and cele- ators development of a daily added. To access the new
about equitable access to knowl- a wealth of opportunity for self- brate” hands-on learning. practice. resources, visit
edge,” said Anderson. “We are so paced growth and exploration. Creativebug has thousands of “We are excited to hear how plymouthlibrary.org. More infor-
pleased that the library board Creativity and learning are set to award-winning art and craft our patrons are exploring with mation about these changes can
was supportive of this proposed take off to new heights, library video classes taught by recog- these new tools,” said Mary Kelly, be found at plymouthlibrary.org.
change so we can welcome back officials said. nized design experts and artists. electronic services librarian. The library is located at 223 S
the entire community and not Lerner Maker Lab provides These classes can be enjoyed “Lerner Maker Lab and Main St. Plymouth. For more
leave anyone out.” more than 500 age-appropriate anytime, anywhere patrons have Creativebug are treasure troves; information, call (734) 453-0750.

A warm welcome

Members of the Sumpter Township Fire
Department will be marking Fire
Prevention Week with an open house at
the fire station from noon until 3 p.m. Oct.
15. Visitors can tour the station, meet and
greet fire department personnel and
enjoy refreshments to mark the 100th
anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the
longest running public health observance
on record. The theme of the week-long
observance across the country, Fire Won't
Wait. Plan Your Escape, will be marked
from Oct. 9 through 15 with fire station
open house events throughout the area.
The Sumpter Township Fire Station is
located at 20550 Sumpter Road in
Belleville.

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