Wood Library in Canandaigua is offering a cool space to beat the heat. Visitors can enjoy a book, read a magazine, use a computer, or work on a community puzzle while staying in an air-conditioned environment. Wood Library's hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM.

Authorities remind the public to take precautions during periods of extreme heat. They encourage people to stay hydrated and cool, limit outdoor activities, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Ontario County residents in need of assistance with cooling costs can contact the Cooling Program through the Department of Social Services at 585-396-4060.

Additional cooling centers in Ontario County include:

• Bloomfield Public Library, 9 Church St, Bloomfield (585-657-6264)

• Bristol Library, 6750 County Road 32, Canandaigua (585-229-5862)

• Clifton Springs Library, 4 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs (315-462-7371)

• Geneva Public Library, 244 Main St, Geneva (315-789-5303)

• Geneva Hydrant Hose Co., 79 Geneva St, Geneva (315-789-6966)

• Gorham Free Library, 2664 Main Street, Gorham (585-526-6655)

• Honeoye Public Library, 8708 Main St, Honeoye (585-229-5020)

• Naples Public Library, 118 S Main St, Naples (585-374-2757)

• Phelps Library, 8 Banta St, Phelps (585-548-3120)

• Red Jacket Community Library, 89 S Main St, Manchester (585-289-7063)

• Victor-Farmington Library, 15 W Main St, Victor (585-924-2637)

• Wood Library, 134 N Main St, Canandaigua (585-394-1381)

Visitors are advised to contact each location for their hours of operation. For more information about heat-related risks and cooling resources, please visit the National Weather Service, the HeatRisk Dashboard, or the New York State Department of Health websites. Public Health in Ontario County urges residents to take necessary precautions during the extreme heat.

Source: Wood Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Canandaigua

Geneva, NY

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