City's Cooling Centers
Richmond is burning, y'all! Stay out of this dangerous heat by visiting the different free public pools around town, as well as the mighty James (though avoid the sewage leak). GRTC buses offer free rides with A/C!!! All libraries can be used to cool down and chill out of the sun. Cooling stations:
Department of Social Services at Marshall Plaza
900 E. Marshall St., Suite 160
Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., until Labor Day
Department of Social Services Southside Plaza
4100 Hull Street Rd
Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Labor Day
Richmond City Hall
900 E Broad St.
Sundays and City holidays, until Inclement Weather Shelter opens
On days when the temperature reaches 92 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, The Salvation Army Central Virginia Inclement Weather Shelter @ 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue will open, with 100 walk-up beds available. The cooling center entrance is located at the back of the building, which faces Sledd Street and the U.S. Post Office.
Its hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until temperatures cool to under 92 degrees. The shelter will stay open overnight in the event that the temperature remains 92 degrees or higher at 9 p.m., according to the city.
All Richmond Public Libraries will serve as cooling stations. Their locations include:
Main Library
101 E. Franklin St.
Open most days, hours here.
Sunday hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Belmont Library
3100 Ellwood Ave.
Open most days, hours here.
Broad Rock Library
4820 Old Warwick Rd.
Open most days, hours here.
Sunday hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
East End Library
1200 N. 25th St.
Open most days, hours here.
Ginter Park Library
1200 Westbrook Ave.
Open most days, hours here.
Sunday hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hull Street Library
1400 Hull St.
Open most days, hours here.
North Avenue Library
2901 North Ave.
Open most days, hours here.
West End Library
5420 Patterson Ave.
Open most days, hours here.
Sunday hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Westover Hills Library
1408 Westover Hills Blvd.
Open most days, hours here.
