Muskegon libraries eliminate late fines
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Lizzie Ackerman is opening a free little diverse library in Lakewood, with books that promote Black voices and anti-racist ideals.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. â Muskegonâs local libraries are partnering together to eliminate fines.
The Muskegon Area District Library system, Hackley Public Library and White Lake Community Library will eliminate overdue fines for all items effective Monday, a news release said.
Officials say itâs important to remove barriers for patrons who cannot afford the fines, especially during the pandemic.
Fines have been temporarily suspended for patrons since the start of the pandemic last year, and now the libraries have agreed to eliminate overdue fines entirely.
Muskegon Museum of Art announces $9.9 million ‘game changer’ expansion plan
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Posted Mar 16, 2021
The Muskegon Museum of Art announced a $9.9 million expansion plan to build a grand hall, two new galleries and more community space. This will be the museum s second addition in its 190-year history. (Photo by Rose White | MLive)
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MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Museum of Art is planning a $9.9 million expansion to build a grand hall and additional gallery space.
Executive director Kirk Hallman made the announcement Tuesday, March 16 in the museum’s parking lot on Clay Avenue, saying “not very long from now you’re all going to be standing in a magnificent art museum where you are right now.”
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There used to be a stigma that Black hair was bad hair. And, that myth is not true, said Hood. You know, actually we have the best hair there is because we have a variety of styles that we can wear. We can wear straight kinky, curly, straight. It s unlimited.
Sadly, that negative stigma has taken root in the minds of many people. The pressure to maintain acceptable hair styles often discourages African American women from tending to their physical health.
Frequent studies, like the one here, show hair is often a barrier to exercise for many African American women.
Celebrate Black History Month with Hackley Public Library’s virtual events
Updated Jan 20, 2021;
Posted Jan 20, 2021
Streetscape of the Hackley Public Library in downtown Muskegon, Mich., Monday, January 20, 2020. Alison Zywicki | azywicki@mlive.com
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MUSKEGON, MI – Throughout February, Hackley Public Library is hosting a series of virtual events to celebrate and honor Black History Month.
“By having this great month, it really dives into the culture and dives into all these great things and this amazing history,” said Mallory Metzger, Hackley Public Library’s marketing and program coordinator.
The events will be held on Zoom because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Metzger said the online programming puts it at “people’s fingertips” allowing them to participate from home.