Most Detroit Public Library locations are available to the public for respite from extreme heat during open hours. The Duffield Branch and Douglass Branch Library for Specialized Services do not have AC available at this time. To ensure AC is available at your nearest location, please give the library a call before traveling.
In addition to library locations, seven Detroit Recreation Centers are opened as cooling centers when a heat emergency is declared. These locations provide air-conditioned comfort and protection from the heat:
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Adams / Butzel Center Cooling Center
10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI
(313) 628-099
Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
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Crowell Recreation Center Cooling Center
16630 Lahser, Detroit MI 48219
(313) 628-205
Monday – Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Farwell Recreation Center Cooling Center
2711 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, 48234
(313) 628-2028
Monday – Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
- Heilmann Recreation Center Cooling Center
19601 Crusade, Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 224-9334
Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
- Kemeny Recreation Center Cooling Center
2260 S. Fort, Detroit, 48217
(313) 628-2819
Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
- Lasky Recreation Center Cooling Center
13200 Fenelon, Detroit, 48212
(313) 628-2030
Monday – Friday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
- Patton Recreation Center Cooling Center
2301 Woodmere, Detroit, 48209
(313) 628-2000
Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
If there is an extreme heat emergency, the days will be extended for the duration of the heat emergency, and the listed hours may also be extended. For more information about the cooling centers, contact the Detroit Health Department at (313) 876-4000.
When temperatures rise above 90 degrees, everyone is at risk, but the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heat-related illness. Signs of heat-related illness include headache, dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion and pale or flushed skin. The American Red Cross recommends the following treatment for people suffering from heat-related illness:
- Move the victim to a cool place.
- Provide cool water to drink.
- Apply ice packs or cool wet cloths to the skin.
- If a victim refuses water, vomits, or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Additional resources:
- View tips for preventing heat-related illness
- View a map of Cooling Centers and Detroit Public Library locations
- Detroit Health Department - (313) 876-4000
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For more ideas on shelter, food, healthcare resources and more, check out the Detroit: Needs Management Map. This map was created by Cass Tretyak of Community & Home Supports Inc., who shared this resource with the Detroit Public Library through public comment. Please call ahead to verify the availability of services.
Looking for cold weather resources? All Detroit Public Library locations and Detroit Recreation Centers are available to the public for respite from extreme cold during open hours. For additional cold weather resources, please see the Overnight Warming Centers and Respite Locations page.