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List of Springfield Cooling Centers

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The following locations are available as designated cooling centers to help people escape the heat and humidity.   The businesses listed will operate on their normal business hours:

Abundant Faith Christian Center
2525 Taylor Avenue
Tuesday – Friday 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Sunday 9:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.
 
Helping Hands Springfield
1023 E. Washington
Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
 
Lincoln Library
326 S. Seventh
Monday-Wednesday 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Thursday-Friday 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Saturday 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Sunday 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
 
Municipal Center West
300 S. Seventh Street
Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
 
Municipal Center East
800 E. Monroe
Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
 
White Oaks Mall
2501 Wabash Avenue
Monday – Saturday 10:00a.m. – 9:00p.m.
Sunday 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.
 
Senior Services of Central Illinois
701 W. Mason Street
Monday – Thursday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.