2011 Media Releases

Date:

July 18, 2011

For More Information Contact:

Lynn Johnson, Parks and Recreation, 402-441-7847

Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, 402-441-8500

Valerie Crook or Deb Peck, Aging Services, 402-441-7070

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Public Invited to Cool Off at City Facilities

Mayor Chris Beutler today encouraged City residents seeking relief from the heat to visit one of the air-conditioned City facilities open to the public free of charge. He also urged residents to personally offer assistance to anyone who may be struggling with the heat.

"When we experience extreme weather like this, Lincolnites have always looked out for their friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe," Mayor Beutler said. "We know that the heat can be especially dangerous for children, older adults and those with chronic illnesses. Again, we are asking residents to offer their help to individuals and to support those agencies who are providing shelter from the heat."

The "F" Street Recreation Center, 1225 "F" Street, is open daily at no cost from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Trago Park Sprayground at 22nd and "U" streets provides water recreation at no cost from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. An activation button turns on the water spray and play features.

Lincoln City Libraries are open and available during the following days and times:

• Bennett Martin, 14th and "N" streets; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Anderson Branch, Fremont Street and Touzalin Avenue; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Bethany Branch, 1810 N. Cotner Blvd.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed on Sunday.
• Eiseley Branch, 1530 Superior St.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Gere Branch, 56th Street and Normal Boulevard; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
• South Branch, 27th and South streets; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Walt Branch, 6701 S. 14th St.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Williams Branch Library, 5000 Mike Scholl St.; 2 to 6 p.m. daily Monday through Sunday.

Aging Partners' Senior Centers are open during the following dates and times:

• Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
• Downtown Senior Center, 10th and "O" streets; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Lake Street Senior Center, 2400 S. 11th St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Maxey Senior Center, 2032 "U" St.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.
• Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Aging Partners Health and Wellness Center, 233 S. 10th St.; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health officials issued a hot weather alert on Friday cautioning citizens to take steps to prepare for and deal with the extreme temperatures.