Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents who need to take refuge in a cool place can go to one of the following locations:
Charlotte Hall Library
37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)
Garvey Senior Activity Center
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Thursday)
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Friday)
Leonardtown Library
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)
Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)
Loffler Senior Activity Center
21905 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday)
Northern Senior Activity Center
29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday)
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen
20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday)
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Saturday)
Three Oaks Center
46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday)
* Times listed above are normal business hours and may change
The heat indexes this week will be as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Visit ready.gov/heat for tips on staying safe during extreme temperatures. Always remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have functional needs.
Learn more about and prepare for potential emergencies at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/em.
