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Warming/Cooling Centers
During extreme temperatures, public buildings like Community Libraries, Resilience Hubs, and Unhoused Shelters activate as cooling/warming centers for residents to relax. Please check back for more information on extended hours during heat waves.
Fox Point Library
90 Ives Street
401-331-0390
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Mt. Pleasant Library
315 Academy Avenue
401-272-0106
Monday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
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Olneyville Library
1 Olneyville Square
401-421-4084
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
401-455-8000
Monday: 08:30 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 08:30 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 08:30 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 08:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street
401-272-3780
Monday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
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Smith Hill Library
31 Candace Street
401-272-4140
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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South Providence Library
441 Prairie Avenue
401-467-2619
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Wanskuck Library
233 Veazie Street
401-274-4145
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Washington Park Library
1316 Broad Street
401-781-3136
Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Olneyville Resilience Hub
17 Hyat Street
Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Federal Hill House
9 Courtland Street
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Emmanuel House
239 Public Street
Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Providence Rescue Mission
627 Cranston Street
Open 24/7 during high heat conditions
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Pool Locations
Pools will open for the season on July 1, 2024 and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.
McGrane Pool at West End Recreation Center
404 Dexter Street
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Al Magno Pool at Neutaconkanut Recreation Center
675 Plainfield Street
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Selim Madelin Rogers Recreation Center Pool
60 Camden Avenue
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Waterpark Locations
All water parks will open June 24, 2024, and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.
Shelter Information
Warming/Cooling Center
Exposure to extreme temperatures can be life-threatening, and members of the community may not have access to housing or adequate air conditioning. Warming and Cooling centers provide temporary relief to the extreme temperatures, in community places where members of the community already mingle.
- Provide a safe and secure place for individuals or families to stay warm or cool down during extreme temperature events.
- Available to everyone in the community and accommodate individuals with disabilities according to the ADA.
- Located in community spaces open to the public, like Libraires, Resilience Hubs, and Unhoused Shelters.
Emergency Shelter
In the event of an emergency weather-related disaster, such as a hurricane, PEMA and partners will organize emergency shelter locations. An emergency shelter is temporary, and provides beds, showers, meals, and disaster recovery services until housing becomes adequate again.
Unhoused Shelter
An unhoused shelter is a permanent social service at a privately owned shelter facility specifically for the unhouses population. The unhoused shelters in Providence are not operated by PEMA, but during extreme heat or cold events, PEMA will activate and support the shelters as Warming/Cooling Centers.