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Where to stay cool in mid-Michigan

According to the National Weather Service, much of Michigan will be at extreme risk for heat-related impacts this week.
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According to the National Weather Service, much of Michigan will be at extreme risk for heat-related impacts this week.

With extreme heat sweeping through the state this week, some locations are offering a place to shelter away from the elements.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures up to 100 degrees are expected in mid-Michigan through Friday.

Here are some places helping residents looking to cool off.

Lansing

CATA Transportation Center
420 S. Grand Ave., Lansing 48933
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Capital Area District Libraries - Downtown Branch
401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing 48933
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm

Capital Area District Libraries - South Lansing Branch
3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing 48910
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sunday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Foster Community Center
200 N Foster St., Lansing 48912
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gier Community Center
2400 Hall St., Lansing 48906
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Letts Community Center
1220 W Kalamazoo St., Lansing 48915
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Schmidt Community Center
5825 Wise Rd., Lansing 48911
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cristo Rey Community Center
1717 N. High St., Lansing 48906
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Neighborhood Empowerment Center
600 W Maple St., Lansing 48906
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lansing Mall
5330 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing 48917
Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Sunday, 12-6 p.m.

The Fledge
1300 Eureka St., Lansing 48912
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

East Lansing

East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing 48823
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Sunday 12-8 p.m.

East Lansing Public Library
950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing 48223
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Clinton County

Briggs District Library
108 E. Railroad St., St. Johns 48879
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Clinton County Senior Center
201 E Walker St., St. Johns 48879
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ovid Police Department
114 E. Front St., Ovid 48866
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ovid Public Library
206 N. Main St., Ovid 48866
Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Elsie Public Library
145 W. Main St. Elsie 48831
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Maple Rapids Library
130 S. Maple Rapids Ave., Maple Rapids 48853
Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bath Township Library
14051 Webster Rd., Bath Township 48808
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dewitt District Library
13101 Schavey Rd., Dewitt 48820
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Northpointe Community Church
505 E. Webb Dr., Dewitt 48820
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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