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All About Ann Arbor

Visit these Washtenaw County daytime weather havens when things get bad

Sarah Parlette, Associate Content Producer, All About Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In early 2023, temperatures dropped, wicked storms came through and power was lost to most of Ann Arbor for several days.

During that time, several community organizations opened their doors to make sure those in need had warm, safe spaces with access to water and electricity.

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With winter weather on its way again, Washtenaw County community members can turn to these temporary daytime weather havens once again when things get bad.

The centers open up when the temperature or wind chill drops below 20 degrees.

Here’s where community members can find weather havens:

ANN ARBOR

WhereAddressTimesPhone Number
Ann Arbor District Library - downtown branch343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborSun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m.734-327-4263
Ann Arbor District Library - Mallet’s Creek branch3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann ArborSun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m.734-327-4263
Ann Arbor District Library - Pittsfield branch2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann ArborSun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m.734-327-4263
Ann Arbor District Library - Traverwood branch3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann ArborSun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m.734-327-4263
Ann Arbor District Library - Westgate branch2503 Jackson Ave., Ann ArborSun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m.734-327-4263
Briarwood Mall100 Briarwood Circle, Ann ArborMon-Thurs: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.:
Fri-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun: noon - 6 p.m.		734-761-9550

YPSILANTI

WhereAddressTimesPhone Number
Atrium of the Washtenaw County Human Services building555 Towner St., YpsilantiMon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.734-544-6700
Ypsilanti District Library - Superior branch8795 MacArthur Blvd., YpsilantiMon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.:
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. :
Sun: 1-5 p.m.		734-482-4110 ext. 1391
Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker branch5577 Whittaker Rd., YpsilantiMon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.:
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. : Sun: 1-5 p.m.		734-482-4110 ext. 1350

CHELSEA & DEXTER

WhereAddressTimesPhone Number
Chelsea District Library221 S. Main St., ChelseaMon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.:
Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.:
Sun: 1-5 p.m.		734-475-8732 ext. 202
Dexter District Library3255 Alpine St., DexterMon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.:
Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
Sun: 1-5 p.m.		734-426 - 4477

MANCHESTER & MILAN

WhereAddressTimesPhone Number
Manchester District Library912 City Rd., ManchesterMon-Thurs: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.:
Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.:
Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.		734-428-8045
Milan Public Library151 Wabash St., MilanMon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.:
Tues & Thurs: 1-7 p.m.		734-439-1240

SOUTH LYON & SALINE

WhereAddressTimePhone Number
Saline District Library555 N. Maple Rd., SalineMon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.:
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
Sun: 1-5 p.m.		734-429 -5450
Salem-South Lyon District Library9800 Pontiac Trail., South LyonMon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.:
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
Sun: 1-5 p.m.		248-437-6431

Find more winter weather shelter information at this Washtenaw County Health Department website.

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