Grand Rapids Offers Free A/C At These 9 Locations

It has been a hot start to the week in West Michigan.

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory across West Michigan from 10 AM to 10 PM due to the high heat and humidity.

So before you go out today, you may want to keep in mind where the free public cooling centers across the city are.

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If you do not have reliable air conditioning, you can visit some of the cooling centers in the Grand Rapids area.

Alano Club of Kent County (1020 College Avenue NE)
- Hours: Monday - Friday at 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Degage (139 Sheldon SE)
- Hours: Every day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Exodus Place (322 Front Avenue)
- Hours: Every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids Public Library (All locations during business hours)
Kent District Library (All locations during business hours)
Mel Trotter (225 Commerce Avenue SW)
- Hours: Every day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Matthew's House (766 7th Street NW)
- Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
West Grand Neighborhood Organization (754 Leonard Street NW #2)
- Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)

If you need other cooling centers across West Michigan besides Grand Rapids, here are a few more locations.

Gateway Mission (Holland Rescue Mission) - (166 S River Ave)
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Gateway Mission-Fairbanks (Women & Children) - (356 Fairbanks Ave)
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Herrick District Library (300 South River Avenue)
- Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed.: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.; Thurs, Frid, Sat.: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sun.: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Community Kitchen (739 Paw Paw Drive)
- Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM