Due to the region’s anticipated heat, Pierce County libraries and other facilities are inviting people to stop by and cool off. With temperatures expected to exceed 90 degrees in some places this week, these air conditioned facilities can be valuable respites from the heat. Citizens are also encouraged to take advantage of cooler air in other public buildings such as movie theaters, malls and other stores.
In addition, all Lowe’s, Petco, and Petsmart locations and VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital will allow people and their pets to come in and get out of the heat. Pets need to be on a leash or in a crate. Owners must provide water if they plan on staying for long periods of time.
Everyone is welcome at the cooling centers. The following are local locations and times the facilities will be open. (Please note, no food or beverages will be provided).
| DuPont Library | 154 Wilmington Drive | 11a-8p | 11a-6p | 11a-6p | 11a-5p |
| Lakewood Library | 6300 Wildaire Rd. S.W. | 10a-9p | 10a-9p | 10a-6p | 10a-5p |
| Steilacoom Library | 2950 Steilacoom Blvd. | 11a-8p | 11a-6p | 11a-6p | 11a-5p |
| University Place Library | 7315 27th St. W. | 10a-9p | 10a-9p | 10a-6p | 10a-5p |
| Other Facilities | Address | Hours | Continued |
| Sprinker Recreation Center
(upstairs viewing area above ice rink) |
14824 S. C St., Spanaway/Parkland area | 8a-10p | Daily |
| South Hill Mall | 3500 S. Meridian in Puyallup | 10a-9p Mon.-Sat. |
10 a – 6 p Sun |
| Anderson Island Fire Department | 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd. | 8a-4p | Will stay open late upon request |
| Fife Community Center | 2111 54th Ave. E. | 8:30a-5p | Monday-Friday |
| City of Buckley Multi Purpose Center | 811 East Main | 8a–1p | Monday – Friday |
| Mid County Community Center | 10205 44th Ave. E. in Tacoma | 8a-4p | Monday – Thursday
Will stay open until 8p when temp. exceeds 90 degrees |
| Steilacoom Community Center | 2301 Worthington St. | 7a-8:30p Mon.-Thurs. |
7a-5p on Friday |
| Bonney Lake Senior Center | 19304 Bonney Lake Blvd. | 8a-4p Mon.-Thurs. |
Will stay open until 8p upon request |
| Lakewood City Hall | 6000 Main St. S.W. | 9 a-5p Mon.-Thurs. |
Not available on Friday |