Illustration of a bright sun with wavy heat marks above a row of red, orange and yellow houses and buildings. On the left side of the sun it says "Local cooling centers and" and on the right side of the sun it says "Heat Safety Resources." At the bottom is the MVES logo in orange.

With extreme heat heading our way, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) would like to share the following community resources.

Below is a list of Cooling Centers in the 11 towns and cities that MVES serves. Hours at these sites may vary during specific heat emergencies, and this list will be updated as needed during summer 2025.

Additionally, we encourage older adults, caregivers and other community members to check out these materials provided by the MA Office of Aging & Independence (AGE):

Symptoms of heat illness & a checklist for caregivers

Financial assistance with A/C costs and how to use air conditioning effectively and efficiently

Tips to protect yourself and loved ones from heat-related illness

CHELSEA

Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday              8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chelsea Library, 569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150

  • Monday          9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday           9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday     9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday         9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday              9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday         9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EVERETT

The Connolly Center (Senior Center), 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday              8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Parlin Memorial Library, 410 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149

  • 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       10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MALDEN

Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden, MA 02148

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148

  • 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 6 p.m.
  • Saturday        9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MEDFORD

Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

  • Monday          9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday     9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday         9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday              9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

  • 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 6 p.m.
  • Saturday      9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington Street, Medford, MA 02155

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

MELROSE

Melrose Public Library, 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, MA 02176

  • 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.
  • Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • *No weekend hours July and August.

Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

  • Monday             8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday             8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday       8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday          8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday                8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NORTH READING

Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

  • Monday        10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday        10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 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.

North Reading Senior Center, 157 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday              8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*Please call North Reading emergency services if there are needs outside of these hours.

READING

Reading Senior Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA 01867

  • Monday          8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday         8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday              8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867

  • 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         1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday              9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday         9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday            1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

*Please call Reading emergency services if there are emergencies outside of these hours.

REVERE

Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, 25 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, MA 02151

  • Monday          8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday          8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday         8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday              8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Revere Public Library, 179 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday           9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday              9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 STONEHAM

Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

  • Monday          8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday         8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday              8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

  • Monday          9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday           9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday     9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday        9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday             9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday        10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 WAKEFIELD

Lucias Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

  • 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 6 p.m.
  • Saturday         9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday            1 p.m. -5 p.m.

Wakefield Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

  • Monday          8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday         8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday              8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 WINTHROP

Winthrop Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

  • Monday          8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday           8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday     8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday         8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday              8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Winthrop Library, 2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152

  • Monday          10 a.m. to 6 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.

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