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Where to stay cool as extreme heat grips SE Michigan

As an extreme heat wave hits Michigan this week, communities across southeast Michigan are opening cooling centers to help residents get out of the warm weather.

Detroit

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∎ Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Clemente, 2631 Bagley, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

∎ Coleman A. Young, 2751 Robert Bradby, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Community Center at A.B. Ford, 100 Lenox St., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

∎ Crowell, 16630 Lahser, noon-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Farwell, 2781 E. Outer Drive, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter Ave., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Heilmann, 19601 Crusade, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Kemeny, 2260 Fort St., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Lasky, 13200 Fenelon, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

∎ Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

∎ Williams, 8431 Rosa Parks, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

In addition, Detroit Public Library locations will serve as respite centers during their normal operating hours for residents seeking relief. 

Wayne County

Westland

∎ Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

∎ William P. Faust Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, closed on Saturday.

∎ Westland Friendship Senior Center, 1119 Newburgh Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday.

∎ Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday.

∎ Westland Fire Department Station #1, 35701 Central City Parkway, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week.

∎ Westland Police Department Lobby, 36701 Ford Rd, 24 hours, seven days a week.

City officials said another option to cool down includes visiting the community’s H2O Zone, 1901 N. Carlson, the Westland Mall, 35000 Warren Road, or any Westland restaurant with air conditioning.

Dearborn Heights

∎ John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library, 24602 Van Born Road, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

∎ Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Macomb County

Armada

∎ Armada Senior Center, 75400 North Ave., Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bruce Township

∎ Bruce Municipal Office, 223 E. Gates St., Monday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Center Line

∎ Center Line City Hall, 7070 Ten Mile Road, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

∎ Center Line Parks and Recreation, 25355 Lawrence Ave., Monday – Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chesterfield Township

∎ Chesterfield Community Center, 48400 Sugarbush Road, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

∎ Chesterfield Senior Center, 47275 Sugarbush Road, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

∎ Chesterfield Township Library, 50560 Patricia Ave., Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clinton Township

∎ Clinton-Macomb Main Library, 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m.

∎ Clinton-Macomb South Library, 35679 South Gratiot Ave., Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fraser

∎ Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Harrison Township

∎ Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse Street – Suite A, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lenox Township

∎ Lenox Township Public Library, 58976 Main St., Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Macomb Township

∎ Clinton-Macomb North Library, 54100 Broughton Road, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Memphis

∎ Memphis Fire Department, 35095 Potter St., hours – as necessary during extreme temperatures, when staffed.

∎ Memphis Public Library, 34830 Potter St., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday noon-8 p.m.

Mount Clemens

∎ Macomb County Health Department, 43525 Elizabeth Road, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

∎ Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, 43565 Elizabeth Road, Monday-Sunday 24/7.

∎ Salvation Army – Mount Clemens, 55 Church St., Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

∎ Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Pl., Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ray Township

∎ Ray Township Senior Center, 64255 Wolcott Road, Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Richmond

∎ Lois Wagner Memorial Library, 35200 Division Road, Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Roseville

∎ Recreation Authority Center, 18185 Sycamore St., Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday – times vary – call for availability.

St. Clair Shores

∎ Macomb County Health Department, 25401 Harper Ave., Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sterling Heights

∎ Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

∎ Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road, Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

∎ Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Warren

∎ Macomb County Health Department, 27690 Van Dyke Ave., Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

∎ Warren City Hall, Atrium and Civic Center Library, 1 City Square, Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 

∎ The other Warren library locations

Washington Township

Washington Township Government Office, 57900 Van Dyke Ave., Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Where to stay cool as extreme heat grips SE Michigan

Reporting by Anne Snabes and Aniah Thomas, The Detroit News / The Detroit News

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By Anne Snabes and Aniah Thomas, The Detroit News | USA TODAY Network

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