Libraries, Fire Stations Open For Cooling And Charging In Lower Merion

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Lower Merion Township’s libraries are serving as cooling centers and device charging stations amid intense temperatures in the region.

The libraries are not stocking chargers, so residents looking to give their devices a boost of juice should bring their own chargers.

Lower Merion Libraries will be your most comfortable option, please see the list below to see their hours:

Ardmore, 108 Ardmore Ave.

Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bala Cynwyd, 131 Old Lancaster Road

Monday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Thursday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Belmont Hills, 120 Mary Waters Ford Road

Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gladwyne, 362 Righters Mill Road

Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ludington, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Monday — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Thursday — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Penn Wynne, 130 Overbrook Parkway

Monday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Thursday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The following Lower Merion Fire Stations are also available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for cooling and cell phone charging stations:

Penn Wynne — 1440 Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096Belmont Hills — 4 S. Washington Avenue, Belmont Hills, PA 19004Gladwyne — 1044 Black Rock Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035Merion (Ardmore) — 35 Greenfield Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003Union (Bala Cynwyd) — 149 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Focus on staying cool and hydrated. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing and avoid strenuous activities when possible. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to heat related illness.