Erin Hut, Communications Director, 509.625.6740
Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:28 p.m.
As high temperatures move into the region, all City of Spokane residents are reminded that cooling resources are available to them.
Spokane Municipal Code calls for the activation of cooling spaces when the temperature is predicted by the NWS to be 95 degrees or higher for at least two consecutive days.
Cooling areas
People seeking relief from the heat can visit Spokane Public Library locations.
Library locations include:
· Central (906 W. Main St.)
· Shadle Park (2111 W. Wellesley Ave.)
· Liberty Park (402 S. Pittsburg St.)
· Hillyard (4110 N. Cook St.)
· South Hill Library (3324 S. Perry St.)
· Indian Trail (4909 W. Barnes Road).
Libraries will be open during regular hours, and select locations will extend hours over the weekend. Liberty Park, Indian Trail and South Hill libraries will offer expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Liberty Park and Central libraries will offer expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Public transportation options
Spokane Transit Authority will offer fare exceptions to riders going to and from a cooling space when the temperature is 95 degrees or above. If a passenger boards a bus and indicates they do not have fare payment, and that they are traveling to a cooling area, STA will allow them to ride for free. This practice remains in effect for same-day return trips during evening hours even after the temperature drops below 95 degrees. Cooling areas are accessible by most Spokane Transit routes.
