7/5/24 Update: City to operate extended hours cooling center at Ledding Library from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

**The extended hours cooling center in the Ledding Library community room (10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222) will be open on July 5, 2024**

A cooling center is a place where members of the Milwaukie community can come to get some relief from the heat. The city will provide cool water, snacks, and space to anyone who wants it and can share the space safely and respectfully with their neighbors.

The Milwaukie Ledding Library has operated as a de facto cooling center during operating hours for several years. Beginning in summer 2024, the city will expand the hours that the cooling center is open until 10:00 p.m. during times of especially high heat risk. Please note: the cooling center is limited to the lobby and community room of the library, and full library services are not available during extended hours cooling center operations. 

The extended hours cooling center operates from the close of general library operating hours
to 10 p.m. when activated. 

  • Monday: 6-10 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8-10 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8-10 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8-10 p.m.
  • Friday: 6-10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 6-10 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6-10 p.m.

For more information on heat safety, please visit: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citymanager/firesafety