EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS

Extreme Heat Warning: June 29–July 2

With extreme heat expected over the next several days, please take steps to stay safe and cool.

The Village of Oak Park, Oak Park Township, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Oak Park Public Library, Housing Forward, and the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition have developed an Emergency Cooling Center Plan to support community members during periods of extreme heat.

Oak Park Public Library and Oak Park Township are available as regular cooling locations during their normal operating hours. Please see below for details, including locations, eligibility, and hours of operation.

Please note: Oak Park Township is a designated cooling center specifically for seniors ages 60 and older.

Primary Cooling Centers

Oak Park Public Library – Main Branch

834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Oak Park Public Library – Dole Branch

255 Augusta Street, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Closed Mondays

Oak Park Public Library – Maze Branch

845 Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Closed Fridays

Oak Park Township

Oak Park Township serves as a cooling and warming center for residents age 60 and older.

Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

For more information on resources on how to stay safe during this extreme weather, visit the Village of Oak Park website.

Distribute Resources

If you’ve been looking for a way to help people experiencing homelessness in Oak Park, you can download and distribute shelter information cards or refer people to the EntryPoint website or the Health Connection HUB database.

Resources