Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from June 20–23, 2024
By written by Administrator June 20, 2024 1
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday July 27, Friday July 28, and Saturday July 29,… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from July 27–29, 2023
By written by Bridget G. July 26, 2023 1
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. Masks are recommended. The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers from Monday, August 8, 2022 to Tuesday,… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries on Monday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 9
By written by Jenn D. August 5, 2022
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. Masks are strongly encouraged. The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers on both Saturday and Sunday: Lucien E. Blackwell… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries This Weekend: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22
By written by Administrator May 20, 2022
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 11. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 13, or longer if conditions merit an extension. Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Neighborhood Libraries Wednesday, August 11 Through Friday, August 13 During the Heat Wave
By written by Administrator August 11, 2021
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, or longer if conditions merit an extension. Seven neighborhood library locations will serve as designated cooling centers with extended… continue reading Seven Free Library Locations to Serve as Cooling Centers During Heat Health Emergency
By written by Jenn D. June 28, 2021 2
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency through Monday evening, July 22 . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The following Free Library locations… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Neighborhood Libraries Saturday, July 20, Sunday, July 21, and Monday, July 22 During the Heat Wave
By written by Administrator July 19, 2019 5
Updated July, 18, 2019 1:14 PM The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency through Sunday evening, July 21 . Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Neighborhood Libraries Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19 During the Heat Wave
By written by Administrator July 17, 2019 7
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency for Wednesday, July 17 . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The following Free Library locations are… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library Wednesday, July 17 during the Heat Wave!
By written by Jenn D. July 16, 2019 3
The summer is heating up, and as we all try our best to deal with the rising temperatures, don't forget that the Free Library of Philadelphia is a great place to cool off! From books and magazines to free wireless internet and so much more, your neighborhood library is a welcome respite this time of year! And any time the City of… continue reading Celebrate Those Dog Days of Summer with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. June 27, 2019
The summer is heating up, and as we all try our best to deal with the rising temperatures, don’t forget that the Free Library of Philadelphia is a great place to cool off! From books and magazines to free wireless internet and so much more, your neighborhood library is a welcome respite this time of year! (Don’t forget, our summer… continue reading Celebrate Those Dog Days of Summer with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. July 27, 2018 2
As the heat wave continues, these Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Wednesday, July 4. All other locations are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal library hours resume on Thursday, July 5. Stay cool, Philadelphia! Lucien Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd Street - 12:00 -… continue reading Select Free Library Locations Open on Independence Day as Cooling Centers!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018 3
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Tuesday, July 3 where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space. Haddington Library | 446 N. 65th Street - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library |… continue reading Get Out of the Heat and Stay Cool at the Free Library!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Monday, July 2 where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The following Free Library locations are cooling… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library during the Heat Wave!
By written by Jenn D. July 2, 2018 4
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20 and extending through 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 21. Some Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21
By written by Jenn D. July 20, 2017
This summer, we’re bound to have sunny, hot, and humid days. We may even experience extreme heat, when daytime temperatures reach the 90s or 100 degrees or above, along with high humidity and hot nights. This will affect residents across the entire city, but can be especially hard on young children, seniors, persons experiencing… continue reading Summer in the City: Heat & Your Health
By written by Katie D. July 11, 2017 1
An excessive heat warning has been extended through 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, for the Philadelphia area. Numerous Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities.… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Tuesday, August 16
By written by Peter SM August 16, 2016
An excessive heat warning has been extended through Tuesday, August 16 for the Philadelphia area. Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The Free Library locations… continue reading Extended Hours at Haddington and Kingsessing Libraries Tonight, Monday, August 15
By written by Jenn D. August 15, 2016
An excessive heat warning has been issued for the Philadelphia area for today through Saturday. Numerous Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The Free… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Thursday, August 10 through Saturday, August 13
By written by Julie B. August 11, 2016 2
An excessive heat warning has been issued for the Philadelphia area through the weekend. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will serve as a cooling center on Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents can get out of the heat and into an… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Extended Hours for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
By written by Julie B. July 22, 2016 2
