Health & Fitness

Libraries, Fire Stations Open For Cooling And Charging In Lower Merion

Amid intense heat in the area, wear light and loose-fitting clothing, avoid strenuous activities when possible, and drink plenty of fluids.

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Lower Merion Township's libraries are serving as cooling centers and device charging stations amid intense temperatures in the region.

The libraries are not stocking chargers, so residents looking to give their devices a boost of juice should bring their own chargers.

Lower Merion Libraries will be your most comfortable option, please see the list below to see their hours:

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Ardmore, 108 Ardmore Ave.

  • Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 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.

Bala Cynwyd, 131 Old Lancaster Road

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  • 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.

Belmont Hills, 120 Mary Waters Ford Road

  • Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gladwyne, 362 Righters Mill Road

  • Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 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.

Ludington, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.

  • 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 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Penn Wynne, 130 Overbrook Parkway

  • 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.

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The following Lower Merion Fire Stations are also available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for cooling and cell phone charging stations:

Focus on staying cool and hydrated. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing and avoid strenuous activities when possible. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to heat related illness.

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