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County facilities to be available to help Lake County residents stay cool during heat wave
Triple-digit temperatures are forecast by some outlets for portions of Lake County into early next week, and many members of the community will be seeking opportunities to escape the heat.
In recognition of projected extreme heat, staff from the county-operated Redbud Library in Clearlake and Peer Support Centers located in Clearlake Oaks, Lakeport and Clearlake will be opening their facilities’ doors for portions of the holiday weekend.
The county offered its thanks to the facilities’ staff for making these holiday weekend options available.
Visiting indoor exhibits at the Lake County Fair, shopping at local businesses and eating at local restaurants with air conditioned facilities can also be great ways to get a brief reprieve.
Labor Day Weekend cooling options at county-operated facilities
Saturday, Sept. 3:
• Clearlake: Redbud Library, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14785 Burns Valley Road, telephone 707-994-5115.
• Clearlake Oaks: The Big Oak Peer Support Center, open noon to 4:30 p.m. 13340 East Highway 20, Suite O, telephone 707-998-0310.
• Lakeport: Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center, open noon to 4 p.m. 525 N. Main St., telephone 707-263-4880.
Sunday, Sept. 4:
• Clearlake: La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino, open noon to 4:30 p.m. 14092 Lakeshore Drive, telephone 707-994-4261.
• Clearlake Oaks: The Big Oak Peer Support Center, open noon to 4:30 p.m. 13340 East Highway 20, Suite O, telephone 707-998-0310.
Monday, Sept. 5:
• Clearlake: La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 14092 Lakeshore Drive, telephone 707-994-4261.
• Clearlake Oaks: The Big Oak Peer Support Center, open 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 13340 East Highway 20, Suite O, telephone 707-998-0310.
• Lakeport: Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center, open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 525 N. Main St., telephone 707-263-4880.
• All County Library branches are closed each Monday, including Labor Day.
While none of the county’s libraries or peer support centers are formal cooling centers, and capacity is limited at each site, they are invaluable community resources, as temperatures rise.
Here is information on normal operating hours and services available at each facility.
County library facilities
Lake County’s four public library branches are open during their normal business hours, with the exception of Saturday, Sept. 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Only the Redbud Library location in Clearlake will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While you cool off, check out the many new materials and digital services the Library has to offer — there is something for everyone.
The following is a list of Lake County Library locations, and their customary hours of operation.
Lakeport Library
1425 N. High St.
Telephone 707-263-8817
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Redbud Library
14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake
Telephone 707-994-5115
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Middletown Library
21256 Washington St.
Telephone 707-987-3674
Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Upper Lake Library
310 Second St.
Telephone 707-275-2049
Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peer support centers
Lake County Behavioral Health Services also reminds their peer support centers are open as a refuge from the heat.
Each provides an air-conditioned place to sit and rest. Water and light snacks are offered to guests, and restrooms are available.
Referrals to social services can also be made. All are welcome.
Below is a list of peer support centers, with their customary and Labor Day Weekend Hours and locations:
The Big Oak Peer Support Center
13340 East Highway 20, Suite O, Clearlake Oaks
Telephone 707-998-0310
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekends, noon to 4 p.m.
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Monday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center
525 N. Main St., Lakeport
Telephone 707-263-4880
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Harbor on Main
154 S. Main St., Lakeport
Telephone 707-994-5486
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No Labor Day Weekend availability
La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino
14092 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Telephone 707-994-4261
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekends, noon to 4 p.m.
Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.