Extreme Heat: Swampscott Library Open As Cooling Center

SWAMPSCOTT, MA —Swampscott residents who are in need of a place to cool down amid this week's extreme heat are invited to go to the Swampscott Public Library.

The library will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday and 4 pm. on Friday. It will open at 9 a.m. each morning.

Water and air conditioning will be available.

Those headed to the library are reminded that as of Monday masks are once again required inside all Swampscott municipal buildings — which includes the library.

With temperatures expected in the high 90s and the heat index over 100 degrees through at least Friday, residents are advised to avoid strenuous activity, wear a hat wide enough to protect their face from the sun, wear lightweight, loose, light=colored clothing and drink plenty of water.

Also, keep an eye on your elderly neighbors and pets.

Those with questions can call Swampscott Town Hall at 781-596-8850 or 911 in an emergency.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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