Warming Center Opens in Eldersburg

Carroll County issued the following information on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Because of the anticipated dangerously cold weather, Carroll County’s Department of Citizen Services will operate six warming centers around the county. The public libraries will also be open and available to anyone in need of a warm place. Libraries are opening late, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, due to snow.

Related: Eldersburg Under Winter Weather Advisory

Residents lacking sufficient heat are encouraged to seek warmth in any of the following locations:

• From 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • Mount Airy Senior and Community Center, 703 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy
  • North Carroll Senior and Community Center, 2328 Hanover Pike, Greenmount
  • South Carroll Senior and Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Rd, Eldersburg
  • Taneytown Senior and Community Center, 220 Roberts Mill Road, Taneytown
  • Westminster Senior and Community Center, 125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster
• From 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • Citizen Services Office Building, 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster
• From 9 a.m.–8:45 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1–5 p.m. Sunday
  • Eldersburg Branch Carroll County Public Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
  • Finksburg Branch Carroll County Public Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg
  • Mt. Airy Branch Carroll County Public Library, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy
  • North Carroll Branch Carroll County Public Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount
  • Taneytown Branch Carroll County Public Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown
  • Westminster Branch Carroll County Public Library, 50 East Main Street, Westminster

Shelters

Overnight: Human Services Programs of Carroll County operates a Cold Weather Shelter, at 127 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, overnight from 7 p.m.–7 a.m. during the cold weather season. Call 410-857-2999 for info. In times when overflow space is needed, Human Services has partnered with the Westminster Rescue Mission to provide transportation to a limited number of alternative overnight accommodations.

During the day, On Our Own provides a Cold Shelter, at 265 E. Main Street, Westminster, from about 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Wednesdays until 8 p.m.); contact 410-751-6600 for more info.

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