Cool Off at the Library and YMCA on Tuesday June 24

There are heat advisories in effect for Tuesday, June 24 from 11 am to 8 pm. It is going to be extremely hot, with highs around 90 and the head index (feels like temperature) up to 103 this afternoon in Downeast Maine.

Yesterday we posted some cooling options, but one of the glaring absences were the local public libraries!  All the libraries have air-conditioning and as a bonus, you can sign up your child for the summer reading contests, and/or check out a book that will keep you entertained! Plus you can pick up one of their calendars and find out free activities that are happening.

Here are the location and hours of the libraries in Ellsworth, and on the Island!

Ellsworth Public Library - 20 State Street

Monday, Tuesday, Friday:
9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

Southwest Harbor Public Library - 338 Main Street

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9-5; Wed 9-8; Sat 9-1

Northeast Harbor Public Library - 1 Joy Road

Monday through Friday: 9-6 Saturday: 9-5 (9-3 Dec - Mar) Closed Sundays & Holidays

Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed: Sundays & Mondays

Also the Downeast Family YMCA in Ellsworth, located at 238 State Street, the Moore Community Center at 5 General Moore Way in Ellsworth and the Blue Hill YMCA at 32 Mines Hill Road will be open from 11 to 4 as cooling centers, with their lobbies and bathrooms available to the general public.

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