ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In early 2023, temperatures dropped, wicked storms came through and power was lost to most of Ann Arbor for several days.
During that time, several community organizations opened their doors to make sure those in need had warm, safe spaces with access to water and electricity.
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With winter weather on its way again, Washtenaw County community members can turn to these temporary daytime weather havens once again when things get bad.
The centers open up when the temperature or wind chill drops below 20 degrees.
Here’s where community members can find weather havens:
ANN ARBOR
| Where | Address | Times | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor District Library - downtown branch | 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor | Sun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m. | 734-327-4263 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Mallet’s Creek branch | 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor | Sun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m. | 734-327-4263 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Pittsfield branch | 2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor | Sun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m. | 734-327-4263 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Traverwood branch | 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor | Sun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m. | 734-327-4263 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Westgate branch | 2503 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor | Sun & Mon: noon-3 p.m.: Tues-Sat: noon-7 p.m. | 734-327-4263 |
| Briarwood Mall | 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor | Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.: Fri-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun: noon - 6 p.m. | 734-761-9550 |
YPSILANTI
| Where | Address | Times | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium of the Washtenaw County Human Services building | 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | 734-544-6700 |
| Ypsilanti District Library - Superior branch | 8795 MacArthur Blvd., Ypsilanti | Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. : Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-482-4110 ext. 1391 |
| Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker branch | 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti | Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. : Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-482-4110 ext. 1350 |
CHELSEA & DEXTER
| Where | Address | Times | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St., Chelsea | Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-475-8732 ext. 202 |
| Dexter District Library | 3255 Alpine St., Dexter | Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-426 - 4477 |
MANCHESTER & MILAN
| Where | Address | Times | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester District Library | 912 City Rd., Manchester | Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 734-428-8045 |
| Milan Public Library | 151 Wabash St., Milan | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Tues & Thurs: 1-7 p.m. | 734-439-1240 |
SOUTH LYON & SALINE
| Where | Address | Time | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline District Library | 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline | Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-429 -5450 |
| Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail., South Lyon | Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 248-437-6431 |
Find more winter weather shelter information at this Washtenaw County Health Department website.