11 Cooling Centers Open In Harford County On Thursday

HARFORD COUNTY, MD - Due to extreme heat, all Harford County Public Libraries will serve as “Cooling Centers” for the public’s use during normal business hours on Thursday, July 13.

Weather officials have issued a heat advisory and air quality alert for the region, including Harford County, prompting a warning from county's health officer.

“Individuals of all ages must be exceptionally careful when engaging in outdoor activities or even when exposed for extended periods of time to hot indoor environments," Harford County Health Officer Dr. Russell Moy said in a statement. "Prolonged exposure to hot and humid weather conditions can result in potentially life-threatening heat-related illnesses and injuries."

Related: Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert Issued For Harford County

People are invited to cool off inside the air conditioning at library branches around the county. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at all branches, except at Darlington.

• Aberdeen – 21 Franklin Street, Aberdeen
• Abingdon – 2510 Tollgate Road Abingdon
• Bel Air – 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air
• Darlington – 1134 Main Street, Darlington (Thursday open noon to 5 p.m.)
• Edgewood – 629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood
• Fallston – 1461 Fallston Road, Fallston
• Havre de Grace – 120 North Union Avenue, Havre de Grace
• Jarrettsville – 3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville
• Joppa – 655 Towne Center Drive, Joppa
• Norrisville – 5310 Norrisville Road, White Hall
• Whiteford – 2407 Whiteford Road, Whiteford