The following cooling centers will be available:Main Library | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bay Farm Island Library | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM West End Library | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMMastick Senior Center, Dining Rm #1 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (may be extended if needed)
Published on October 02, 2026
Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501 Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94501 Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, Dining Rm #1 Open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT (may be extended if needed)
Watch this video about how to keep your house cool in the summer without air conditioning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BLfYtE4Kow
Stay Up to Date:
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ508&warncounty=CAC001&firewxzone=CAZ508&local_place1=2%20Miles%20W%20Oakland%20CA&product1=Heat+Advisory&lat=37.7693&lon=-122.2599
Here are some additional heat safety tips:
- Avoid outdoor activities, limit direct sun exposure - Drink water - Take breaks in the shade - Make a plan to check on vulnerable people in your network at least twice daily - Bring pets indoors.
Prepare to stay cool in your home:
- Gather fans and ice - Cover your windows - Plan where to go if your home gets too hot
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