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, August 9, 2022. The hours are as follows:

• Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 South 52nd Street | open until 7:00 p.m.
• Joseph E. Coleman Regional Library | 68 West Chelten Avenue | open until 7:00 p.m.
• Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library | 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway | open until 8:00 p.m.
• Fox Chase Library | 501 Rhawn Street | open until 8:00 p.m. 
• Frankford Library | 4634 Frankford Avenue | open until 7:00 p.m.
• Fumo Family Library | 2437 South Broad Street | open until 7:00 p.m. 
• Haddington Library (meeting room only) | 446 North 65th Street  | open until 7:00 p.m.
• Lillian Marrero Library (meeting room only) | 601 West Lehigh Avenue | open until 7:00 p.m. 
• Logan Library | 1333 Wagner Avenue | open until 7:00 p.m. 
• Oak Lane Library | 6614 North 12th Street | open until 7:00 p.m.
• Widener Library | 2808 West Lehigh Avenue | open until 7:00 p.m.​

You can also phone our Library help line for information on hours, renewals, and more at 1-833-TALK-FLP (825-5357).

The City of Philadelphia's map of Cooling Resources, including and beyond libraries, offers additional options to stay cool. And did you know? There are 90+ spraygrounds across Philadelphia to help you beat the heat. Find a Sprayground near you.