Stay Cool at the Library! Extended Hours for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24

By Julie B. RSS Fri, July 22, 2016

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 air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities.

Joseph E. Coleman Regional Library
68 West Chelten Avenue (at Greene Street and Chelten Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-685-2150 


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Great offering, but I wish there were more cooling centerS.
Judith Dawkins - Overbrook
Sunday, July 24, 2016

Great idea and much appreciated. But why only that one site? It's hot everywhere. Would you give consideration to doing the same thing at the Northeast Regional -- whenever the next heat wave comes and the weekend is the best time. Thanks!
jerome e goldberg - Northeast Philadelphia
Sunday, July 24, 2016