During the heat wave, the Hartford Fire Department Special Services Division will be handing out water in public places like playgrounds and bus stops from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Some places to go inside and cool off include the Hartford Public Library and cooling centers.

  • Hartford Downtown Public Library, 500 Main Street, Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Albany Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Barbour Branch, 281 Barbour Street, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Blue Hills Branch, 649 Blue Hills Avenue, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Camp Field Branch, 30 Campfield Avenue, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. , Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Dwight Branch, 7 New Park Avenue, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Mark Twain Branch, 55 Forest Street, Thursday and Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Park Branch, 744 Park Street, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • SANDS/Ropkins, 1750 Main Street, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • North End Senior Center, 80 Coventry Street, 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m.
  • Parkville Senior Center, 11 New Park Avenue, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • South End Wellness Center, 830 Maple Avenue, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.