Due to the extremely cold temperatures, the city of Detroit opened two 24-hour warming centers from Wednesday morning through the weekend.
The overnight minimum temperature would be in the single digits below zero with an air chill that prompted the city to open warming centers.
They will be open from Wednesday morning, February 1, to Sunday morning, February 5.
The 24-hour warming centers are at:
- Farwell Recreation Center – 2711 E. Wednesdays from 11 a.m. Outside Dr.
- Patton Recreation Center – 2301 Woodmere, Wednesdays through 8 a.m.
The city said branches of the Detroit Public Library would be available as respite centers during operating hours and three warming centers would provide respite overnight.
Detroit Public Library Relief Location
Libraries are operating under COVID-19 protocols, with limited capacity and mandatory wearing of masks.
- Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Werner, Mon., Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mars and Guru. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Werner, Tues., Thurs. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; monday. & Wed. – from 8 pm
- Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper, Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday afternoon
8 p.m. - Duffield branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd., Mon., Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mars and Guru. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road, Tuesday, Thursday. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; monday. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Elmwood Park Branch, 550 Chain, Monday, Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mars and Guru. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNichols, Mon., Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mars and Guru. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant, Tues., Thurs. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; monday. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave. Tues. & Wed. from noon – 8 pm; Thu., Fri. & sat. 10am to 6pm Sunday (from October to May): 1pm to 5pm
- Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd., Technology, Literacy & Career Center, Tues. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; monday. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Radford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave., Tuesday, Thursday. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; monday. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. 7th Mile Rd., Mon., Wed. & sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mars and Guru. from noon – 8 p.m.
- Wilder Branch, 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd., Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 pm; Tues., Thursday. & sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
warming center
The City of Detroit also reminds residents that three warming shelters are open for those experiencing winter weather conditions and homelessness. City-funded warming centers are open through March 31 and provide cold weather protection, food, a place to shower, a place to sleep, and housing support services to residents experiencing homelessness.
To ensure the safety and security of residents using the warming centers, all three facilities are monitored at all times. Individuals, families and youth seeking shelter or warming center placement may call (313) 305-0311 for assistance Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. can do.
Asylum-seeking veterans Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dingell VA Hospital, 4646 John R. St., Red Tower 2nd Floor But should go.
Outside of these hours of operation, or on holidays, asylum seekers must come in person to one of the following three warming center locations:
- CAS Community Social Services, 11850 Woodrow Wilson, (313) 883-2277
This facility is open to: Families and single women - Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry – Mack Warming Center, 11037 Mack Ave., (313) 331-8990 Facility open to: Families and single women
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry – Third Street Warming Center, 3535 Third Ave, (313) 993-6703 Facility open to single men
