It’s not a surprise that South Texans face their share of high temperatures and humidity each summer.
But the City of Corpus Christi would like to remind residents without adequate air conditioning that all senior centers and libraries are open to the public and available during normal business hours for a place to cool off.
Senior Centers
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 654 Graham 826-2330
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F)
Garden Senior Center 5325 Greely 826-2345
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M (M-F)
Greenwood Senior Center 4040 Greenwood 826-1368
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (M-F)
Lindale Senior Center 3135 Swantner 826-2340
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (M-F)
Broadmoor Senior Center 1651 Tarlton 826-3138
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Mon
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / Tues – Fri
Northwest Senior Center 9725 Up River Road 826-2320
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Mon
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Tues – Fri
Oveal Williams Senior Center 1414 Martin Luther King 826-2305
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Mon – Wed
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Thurs
Closed on Friday
Zavala Activity Center 510 Osage 826-3099
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
Public Libraries
La Retama Central Library 805 Commanche 826-7055
Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Wed: 10 am – 6 pm
Thurs-Sat: 9 am – 6 pm
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library 5930 Bockhampton 826-2360
Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 10 am – 8 pm
Wed: 10am – 9 pm
Thurs-Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Ben F. McDonald Public Library 4044 Greenwood 826-2356
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9 am – 8 pm
Tue-Wed: 10 am – 8 pm
Thurs-Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Janet F. Harte Public Library 2629 Waldron 826-2310
Sun: Closed
Mon-Wed: 10 am – 7 pm
Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm
Fri: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library 1230 Carmel 826-2370
Sun: Closed
Mon-Wed: 10 am – 8 pm
Thur-Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library 3202 McKinzie 826-2350
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10 am – 8 pm
Tue: 10 am – 9 pm
Wed: 10 am – 8 pm
Thur-Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Keep in mind these tips to reduce your risk of reduce your risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:
- Never leave anyone, including animals, in a closed, parked vehicle.
- Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar.
- Don’t wait until you are thirsty, drink fluids at least 30 minutes before going outside.
- Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early mornings or evenings when it’s cooler.
- Take frequent breaks when working outside.
- Signs and symptoms of heat illness include dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, and muscle cramps. If signs and symptoms begin to emerge move to a cooler location, rest a few minutes and slowly drink a cool liquid. Immediately seek medical attention if conditions do not improve and tell someone to observe you
- Eat meals that are well balanced, cool, and light.
- Frequently check on the elderly, the ill, and others who may need help.
- Adjust to the environment. A sudden change in temperature – an early heat wave or travel to a hotter climate – will be stressful to the body. Limit physical activity until you become accustomed to the heat.
- Check with a doctor or pharmacist about the effects of sun and heat when taking prescription medications, especially diuretics or antihistamines.
Overall, the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Remember to stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, wear cool clothing and monitor strenuous outdoor activities.
