Warming and Cooling Locations
There are public spaces that people can go in times of extreme weather to prevent injury. As a resource, we have a list of warming locations for winter months and locations to cool off during the summer months. Click for a list of:
Cooling Locations
Consider visiting the locations below to cool off and prevent injury from extreme high temperatures.
Menasha
Menasha Public Library
440 1st St
920-967-3690
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 8 pm
Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday, Check availability
Please note: Road construction may affect these hours. Please call ahead to confirm.
Neenah
Neenah Public Library
240 East Wisconsin Ave
920-886-6315
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 9 pm
Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm
Omro
Omro Public Library
405 East Huron St
920-685-7016
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 6 pm
Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 pm
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave
920-236-5203
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 8 pm
Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
Oshkosh Salvation Army
417 Algoma Blvd
920-232-7660
Monday-Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Open when temperature is over 85°
Winneconne
Winneconne Public Library
31 South 2nd St
920-582-7091
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 pm
The following heated locations welcome community members who need a place to warm up or find safe refuge from extreme weather. These locations are available during their established business hours. If you are able, please call before going to confirm they are open. Other sites may become available on an as-needed basis.
Cold weather is more likely to harm older adults, children, people with disabilities, and people who spend a lot of time outside. Be sure to check on others, and call 911 if you see anyone experiencing signs of hypothermia or frostbite.
Menasha Public Library
440 1st St, Menasha
920-967-3690
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Neenah Public Library
240 East Wisconsin Ave, Neenah
920-886-6315
Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm
Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm (noon) to 4 pm
Omro Public Library
405 E Huron St, Omro
920-685-7016
Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 12:00 pm (noon)
Sunday: Closed
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave, Oshkosh
920-236-5203
Monday-Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
State Street Center
206 State Street, Oshkosh
920-232-3320
Monday-Friday: 9 am to 3 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
St. Paul Lutheran Church
200 N. Commercial Street, Neenah
920-725-3961
Monday-Sunday*: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
*This location opens if the temperature is 10 degrees or colder
Winneconne Public Library
31 South 2nd St, Winneconne
920-582-7091
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm (noon)
Sunday: Closed
Learn more about how to stay safe in cold weather.
For more information on local warming locations, hot meals, winter clothes or other community resources, dial 2-1-1 or TTY 7-1-1 (available 24/7) or text your ZIP code to 898211 (M-F, 8am-5pm), or visit www.211wisconsin.org.
Dates and locations are subject to change. Please send us any corrections via email.
