KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – With extreme heat warnings in effect this week, Kenosha County officials are urging residents to take precautions and make use of designated cooling centers throughout the area.
Cooling centers are available at various municipal buildings, libraries, and community organizations across the county. These locations offer air-conditioned relief and are open to the public during the hours listed below:
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Designated Cooling Centers – Updated May 2025
Municipal Buildings
- Bristol Village Hall – 19801 83rd St., Bristol
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
Call 262-857-2368 or 262-857-2711 for weekend hours - Randall Town Hall – 34530 Bassett Road, Bassett
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. - Somers Village Hall – 7511 12th St., Somers
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. - Twin Lakes Village Hall – 105 E. Main St., Twin Lakes
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. - Kenosha County Center – Highways 45 & 50, Bristol
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. - Kenosha County Job Center – 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
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Libraries
- Northside Library – 1500 27th Ave., Kenosha
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Southwest Library – 7979 38th Ave., Kenosha
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon to 4 p.m. - Simmons Library – 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Uptown Library – 2419 63rd St., Kenosha
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Twin Lakes Community Library – 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Salem Community Library – 24615 89th St., Salem
Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Museums
- Kenosha Public Museum – 5500 First Ave., Kenosha
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. Noon to 5 p.m. - Civil War Museum – 5400 First Ave., Kenosha
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. Noon to 5 p.m. - Dinosaur Discovery Museum – 5608 10th Ave., Kenosha
Hours: Tues.–Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.
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Community Organizations
- The Sharing Center – 25700 Wilmot Road, Trevor
Hours:
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tue. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Shalom Center – 4314 39th Ave., Kenosha
Hours:
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat.–Sun. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. - American Red Cross – Sites as needed
Hours: 24/7 (contact Red Cross for locations)
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Residents, especially seniors, young children, and individuals with health conditions, are encouraged to avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours and seek refuge at a cooling center if they do not have access to air conditioning. For transportation assistance or additional information, contact the Kenosha County Division of Health.
Note: Hours may vary during holidays or special events. Call ahead to confirm availability.
