Temperatures are ready to spike again. Luckily, Benton County has your back, as well as all of the other parts of you that want to stay cool. Wednesday through Saturday, August 11 – 14, the following cooling centers will be available.
In Corvallis, go to the Corvallis-Benton Community Library at 645 NW Monroe Ave., Wednesday through Saturday:
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
In Alsea, go to the Alsea Community Library at 19192 Alsea Hwy on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday only:
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In Philomath, go to the Philomath Fire Department at 1035 Main St., Wednesday through Friday:
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Also in Philomath, go to the Philomath Community Library at 1050 Applegate St., Wednesday through Saturday:
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
In Monroe, go to the Monroe Community Library at 380 N 5th St., Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday only:
- Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Please note that not all centers are open all days.
By Sally K Lehman
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