City of Lubbock Public Libraries To Serve as Emergency Warming Centers

With winter temperatures forecasted to be at dangerous levels this week, the City of Lubbock is offering citizens a place to get out of the cold and warm up.

An emergency warming center can be opened and operated when the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts temperatures at 25 degrees or below, an inch or more of snow, temperatures below 32 degrees with an inch of driving rain, severe wind chills or extreme temperature fluctuations.

All library branches will serve as warming centers during their normal operating hours, offering water, free Wi-Fi and charging stations for anyone needing to safely get out of the cold.

City asks all patrons to please be mindful and respectful of others and scheduled programming or events.

The available locations/days/times are listed below:

 

Mahon Library

1306 9th Street

Monday–Wednesday: 9:00AM to 9:00PM 

Thursday–Saturday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM 

Sunday: 1:00PM to 5:00PM

 

Godeke Library

5034 Frankford Avenue

Monday & Tuesday: 12:00PM to 9:00PM 

Wednesday–Saturday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM 

Sunday: Closed

 

Patterson Library

1836 Parkway Drive

Monday & Tuesday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM 

Wednesday–Saturday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM 

Sunday: Closed

 

Groves Library

5520 19th Street

Monday & Tuesday: 12:00PM to 9:00PM 

Wednesday–Saturday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Sunday: Closed

 

The City of Lubbock Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor weather forecasts and conditions.

For preparedness actions that you can take now, please visit the City of Lubbock Office of Emergency Management's page at: ReadyLubbock.com