Central Ohio remains under heat advisory until 8PM Friday, June 21 with heat indexes expected to reach 100 degrees. Families are advised to stay inside as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. Check out the resources below for more ways to Beat the Heat!
Columbus Metropolitan Libraries
Wednesday, June 19: Main Library, Barnett, Hilltop, and Northern Lights locations Open as Cooling Centers 12-8PM
Friday & Saturday June 21 & 22: Main Library, Barnett, Hilltop, and Northern Lights locations Open for extended hours until 8PM
All 23 locations are air conditioned and provide comfortable seating, public computers with Internet access, free Wifi, and tons of great reading material!
Find Free Community Events Across All Library Locations
Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers
Starting Wednesday, June 19: Dodge, Driving Park, Glenwood, Linden, and Marion-Franklin Centers Open 9AM-9PM until the heat wave subsides
All Public Pools Open 1-8PM with Free Admission
Spraygrounds Open 12-8PM
All Community Centers serve as Cooling Stations during regular operating hours
Community Center Locations & Information
Outdoor Pools Information
Trinity Episcopal Church
Wednesday, June 19: Open as Cooling Center 8AM-5PM
125 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
trinitycolumbus.org
COSI
Thursday, June 20: Free Admission for the first 2,000 guests 10AM-5PM
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
(614) 228-2674
cap4kids.org/columbus/cosi-center-of-science-and-industry
Emergency Shelters
All emergency shelters are welcoming clients to remain inside during this week’s weather conditions. Outreach teams are actively engaging with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Homeless Hotline: (614) 274-7000
More Information from the Community Shelter Board
Columbus Emergency & Drop-In Shelters
Gateway Film Center
Wednesday, June 19 & Thursday, June 20: Free movies for families 1-6PM, tickets include popcorn and soda!
Gateway Film Center: 1550 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
(614) 259-7182
Gateway Film Center & City Council Announcement/More Information
More Fun Out of the Sun!
CAP4Kids List of Upcoming Free & Fun Family Events and Resources
Studio 25 Kids Free Summer Movie Series
Free Summer Movies at Pheonix Theatres
Kids Bowl Free All Summer
Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Indoor Play Places for Kids in Columbus
Sesame Street At-Home Activities
More Information to Stay Safe
Heat Watch vs. Warning Alerts from National Weather Service
Extreme Heat Safety from American Red Cross
Extreme Heat: Tips to Keep Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar from American Academy of Pediatrics
Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars from American Academy of Pediatrics
Symptoms of Heat Related Illness from CDC
Ohio Local Emergency Management Directory: Contact Information by County
Heat-Related Illness in Individuals Using Psychiatric Medication