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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Here is a summary of the responses I received to my outdoor library furniture query:<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">We've had good luck with:
</span></span><a href="http://www.thebenchfactory.com/recycled-plastic-benches/custom-inlay-memorial-benches"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">http://www.thebenchfactory.com/recycled-plastic-benches/custom-inlay-memorial-benches</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">I really like Landscape Forms furniture (www.landscapeforms.com). It is contemporary and fun; however, we do bring ours in for the winter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">If you're interested in poly furniture, we ordered a bench from this company 6 years ago and flower boxes 5 years ago. We can move both with relative ease, but we leave them out all year. There may
be a little fading at this point, but otherwise they're still in excellent condition. The bench is quite comfortable (</span></span><a href="http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/polywood-vineyard-48-bench.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">http://www.poly-lumber-furniture.com/polywood-vineyard-48-bench.html</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">We purchased </span></span><a href="http://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Scarborough-Bench.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">classic landscapeforms outdoor furniture</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">
10 years ago. It was a bit pricey, yet still looks good today even though we leave the furniture out year round. On the downside, the furniture is very heavy and takes two people to move. The tables that we chose had a solid top which needs cleaning after
it rains. Their </span></span><a href="http://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Carousel-Seating.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">new improved design</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">
has holes on the table top which allow water and dirt to drain off the top. I can only assume that they do not look as dirty and do not need to be cleaned as often as our table tops.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">We ordered the following chair, as well as a bench and table by the same manufacturer last July. They are very sturdy, yet can be moved fairly easily by the average adult. They endured the winter
very well. </span></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHT0BCO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHT0BCO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">I just moved to Michigan from Duluth, Minnesota. Many of the outdoor commercial spaces in Duluth have invested in Loll outdoor furniture. Loll is a great midwestern company. The furniture is extremely
durable and comfortable, and since it is easy to move most places lock it down. It is pricey, but it will look like new for years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">I’ve been very happy with some purchases we made at Costco. Not a “library furniture” store, but good quality and an excellent return policy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]></span><a href="http://www.librarydesign.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose">Library Design</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dave
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">David Conklin<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Director<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Genesee District Library<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">(810) 230-3335 Office<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">(810) 732-1161 Fax<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">dconklin@thegdl.org<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Genesee District Library Headquarters<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">4195 W. Pasadena Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="color:#1F497D">Flint, MI 48504<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> David Conklin <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 13, 2017 10:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Outdoor Library Furniture.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m looking for advice/vender recommendations for outdoor library furniture. Ideally, this furniture would be durable enough to leave outside all year round, comfortable, and relatively easy to move around an outdoor patio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please submit response directly to me and I will respond to this email with the results in the body of the email next week.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">:o)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dave<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David Conklin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Genesee District Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(810) 230-3335 Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(810) 732-1161 Fax<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org">dconklin@thegdl.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Genesee District Library Headquarters<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4195 W. Pasadena Avenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Flint, MI 48504<o:p></o:p></p>
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