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Warming and cooling centers Need a place to warm up or cool down? Find warming and cooling centers near you, with addresses, days and hours, and information about who can visit. Choose a location below to see its schedule and the weather conditions that bring it into service.
A place to warm up or cool down Warming and cooling centers offer a place to get out of extreme temperatures. Some locations open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory or at a specific temperature; others welcome visitors during their regular hours. See each location’s days, hours, and weather requirements below.
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Find a warming or cooling center Choose a location below to see when it opens, its hours, and who can visit.
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Cooling Centers
Barton County Library (Lamar) Lamar · Barton County
Address 300 W 10th St, Lamar, MO
Days and hours Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Barton County Senior Center Barton County
Address 306 W 11th St, Barton County, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
C J Community Center Carl Junction · Jasper County
Address 303 N Main, Carl Junction, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Carthage Library Carthage · Jasper County
Address 612 S Garrison, Carthage, MO
Days and hours Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Carthage Senior Center Carthage · Jasper County
Address 404 E 3rd Street, Carthage, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here.
Who can use this center All ages welcome during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory. Cooling Centers
Dr. Clark Public Safety Complex Joplin · Jasper County
Address 303 E 3rd, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Joplin Athletic Center Joplin · Jasper County
Address 3301 West 1st St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Joplin City Hall Joplin · Jasper County
Address 602 S Main, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Joplin First Church of the Nazarene Joplin · Jasper County
Address 2124 Utica St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory or when the heat index is 95°F or higher, Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Cooling Centers
Joplin Health Dept Joplin · Jasper County
Address 321 E 4th St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Joplin Public Library Joplin · Jasper County
Address 1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Joplin Senior Center Joplin · Jasper County
Address 2616 S Picher, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
When this center opens Open during regular hours for individuals over age 60.
Who can use this center Individuals over age 60. Cooling Centers
McDonald County Health Dept McDonald County
Address 3446 S Bus Hwy 71, McDonald County, MO
Days and hours Monday–Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Minnie Hackney Community Center Joplin · Jasper County
Address 110 S Main St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory or when the temperature is over 100°F, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Cooling Centers
Neosho Newton County Library Neosho · Newton County
Address 201 W Springs St, Neosho, MO
Days and hours Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Neosho Restoration Life Center Neosho · Newton County
Address 415 N High St, Neosho, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Noel Library Noel · McDonald County
Address 626 Johnson Dr, Noel, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Pineville Library Pineville · McDonald County
Address 808 Bailey Rd, Pineville, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Salvation Army Joplin · Jasper County
Address 320 E 8th St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Sarcoxie Public Library Sarcoxie · Jasper County
Address 506 Center Street, Sarcoxie, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Seneca Branch Library Seneca · Newton County
Address 1216 Cherokee Ave, Seneca, MO
Days and hours Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
Souls Harbor Joplin · Jasper County
Address 817 Main St, Joplin, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory. Cooling Centers
Southwest City Library Southwest City · McDonald County
Address 102 S Main St, Southwest City, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. Cooling Centers
The Center Carl Junction · Jasper County
Address 303 N Main, Carl Junction, MO
Days and hours Every day, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
When this center opens Open during regular hours for individuals over age 60.
Who can use this center Individuals over age 60. Cooling Centers
The Center for Seniors in Neosho Neosho · Newton County
Address 1017 E Carl Sweeney, Neosho, MO
Days and hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
When this center opens Open during regular hours for individuals over age 60.
Who can use this center Individuals over age 60. Cooling Centers
Watered Gardens Joplin · Jasper County
Address 531 S Kentucky, Joplin, MO
Days and hours During a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory or temperatures over 100°F
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory or when the temperature is over 100°F. Cooling Centers
Webb City Library Webb City · Jasper County
Address 101 S Liberty St, Webb City, MO
Days and hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
When this center opens Open during a Heat or Cold Weather Advisory, during the hours listed here. 