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*** OPENING OF NEW HAVEN’S COOLING CENTERS / ADVISORY ***

Post Date:07/26/2023 9:12 AM

In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, the City of New Haven will activate the Extreme Heat Protocol beginning today, Wednesday, July 26th, at 8:00 AM.

All City libraries and Senior Centers will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours as listed below. The protocol will remain in effect until Sunday, July 30th, at 8:00 AM. 

City Shelters will extend hours of operation and expand capacity as per protocol. 

It is recommended that those vulnerable populations remain hydrated and limit direct exposure to sunlight. Keep pets hydrated and limit hot ground contact.  

Ives Main Library 

133 Elm St | (203) 946-8130 

Monday - Thursday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | Closed 


Fair Haven Branch 

182 Grand Ave | (203) 946-8115 

Monday - Wednesday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday | Closed
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | Closed 

Mitchell Branch 

37 Harrison St | (203) 946-8117 

Monday | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Thursday 7/6 due facility repairs)
Friday | Closed
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | Closed 

Stetson Branch 

197 Dixwell Ave | (203) 946-8119 

Monday - Tuesday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday | Closed
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | Closed 

Wilson Branch 

303 Washington Ave | (203) 946-2228 

Monday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday | Closed
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | Closed 

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