OHIO, USA — The WTOL 11 Weather team is forecasting a blast of cold weather. With the sudden drop in temperatures and high winds, you may find yourself in need of a place to shelter from the elements.
If your organization is serving as a warming center or if you know of any others that are not listed below, email news@wtol.com with more information.
Below is a list of places in Lucas County that you can go if you need somewhere to stay safe and warm during the winter chill:
TOLEDO
The Salvation Army, 620 N. Erie St.
- Hours: Always open
- Phone: 813-760-7082
Cherry Street Mission, 1501 Monroe St.
- Hours: Always open
- Phone: 419-214-3007
St. Paul's Community Center, 230 13th St.
- Hours: 5:30 p.m.-8 a.m. daily
Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5210
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- Phone: 419-259-5270
Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5240
Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5280
Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5310
Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5200
Mott Branch Library, 1010 Dorr St.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5230
Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5390
Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5320
Sanger Branch Library, 3000 W. Central Ave., Apt. 212
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- Phone: 419-259-5370
South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5395
Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr.
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5220
Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Ln.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Sunday
West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Sunday
HOLLAND
Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5240
MAUMEE
Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5360
OREGON
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- Phone: 419-259-5250
SYLVANIA
King Road Branch Library, 7453 Sylvania Ave.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Sunday
- Phone: 419-259-5380
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- Phone: 419-882-2089
WATERVILLE
Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Sunday
An interactive map of Lucas County warming centers can be found by clicking HERE.
OTHERS
FREMONT
Pontifex: 419 W. State St.
- Jan. 14-21, doors locked nightly at 6 p.m.
- Cots, blankets, food and drinks provided
- No weapons of any kind, no alcohol or drugs and no animals permitted
SANDUSKY
New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 Eddy Henry Way
- Hours: Jan. 14-16, from 7 p.m.-8 a.m.
- Cots available
- Transportation available by calling Sandusky Transit System at 419-627-0740 or Sandusky Police Department at 419-627-5863
- Future schedules will be posted at the city of Sandusky's Facebook at this link and at the city's website at CityofSandusky.com/WarmingCenter
If you need help finding a shelter or for more assistance, call the United Way by dialing 211.
