Scorching Temps? Here’s Where to Cool Off in the Twin Tiers

(WENY) — With a forecasted heat wave expected to bring near-record-breaking temperatures and blistering heat to the Twin Tiers, many residents might find themselves without a reliable place to cool off. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry. Here’s a comprehensive list of places where you can beat the heat across the Twin Tiers.

Chemung County

In Chemung County, there are several locations where you can find some respite from the heat:

1. Community Kitchen
   • Address: 160 High St, Elmira
2. Steele Memorial Library
   • Address: 101 E Church St, Elmira
3. West Elmira Library
   • Address: 1231 W Water St
4. Big Flats Library
   • Address: 78 Canal St
5. Horseheads Free Library
   • Address: 405 S Main St
6. Van Etten Library
   • Address: 6 Gee St
7. New Beginnings United Methodist Church
   • Address: 300 E Miller St, Elmira
8. Big Flats Community Center
   • Address: 476 Maple St

These locations are all welcoming spots where you can escape the heat and stay cool.

Steuben County

Steuben County also offers a variety of cooling centers:

1. Addison Public Library
   • Address: 6 South St
2. Arkport Village Book Center
   • Address: 2 East Ave
3. Avoca Free Library
   • Address: 18 N Main St
4. Benedek Memorial Library
   • Address: 7 McCoy Street, Savona
5. Cohocton Public Library
   • Address: 8 Maple Ave
6. Dormann Library
   • Address: 101 W Morris St, Bath
7. St. Mary’s Catholic Church
   • Address: 32 E Morris St, Bath
8. E. J. Cottrell Memorial Library
   • Address: 30 Main St, Cohocton
9. Fred & Harriett Taylor Library
   • Address: 21 William St, Hammondsport
10. Greenwood Reading Center
    • Address: 2684 State Route 248
11. Hornell Public Library
    • Address: 64 Genesee St
12. Howard Public Library
    • Address: 3607 County Route 70A, Hornell
13. Jasper Free Library
    • Address: 3807 Library Street
14. Prattsburg Library
    • Address: 26 Main St
15. Pulteney Free Library
    • Address: 9226 County Road 74
16. Southeast Steuben County Library
    • Address: 300 Nasser Civic Center Plz, Corning
17. Wayland Free Library
    • Address: 101 W Naples St
18. Wimodaughsian Free Library
    • Address: 19 W Main St, Canisteo

These libraries and community centers are excellent places to cool down during the extreme heat.

Tioga County, New York

Tioga County offers several options for those seeking a cool place:

1. Apalachin Public Library
   • Address: 719 Main St
2. Cady Library
   • Address: 42 East River Road, Nichols
3. Candor Public Library
   • Address: 2 Bank Street
4. Coburn Free Library
   • Address: 275 Main Street, Owego
5. Greater Owego Community Pool
   • Address: 1 Sheldon Guile Boulevard
6. Marvin Park Pool
   • Address: 50 West Main Street, Owego
7. Spencer Library
   • Address: 41 North Main St
8. Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library
   • Address: 6 Rock St, Newark Valley
9. Tioga Central School Indoor Pool
   • Address: 27 Fifth Avenue, Tioga Center
10. Waverly Free Library
    • Address: 18 Elizabeth St

According to the source, pools and libraries in Tioga County provide a great way to stay cool and comfortable.

Tompkins County

Tompkins County has numerous cooling centers available:

1. Appel Commons Community Center
   • Address: 186 Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca
2. Ellis Hollow Community Center
   • Address: 111 Genung Road, Ithaca
3. Greater Ithaca Activities Center
   • Address: 301 W. Court St, Ithaca
4. Groton Public Library
   • Address: 112 E. Cortland St
5. Ithaca College
   • Address: (Athletics & Events Center, Campus Center, Dillingham Hall, Fitness Center), 953 Danby Rd
6. Lansing Community Library
   • Address: 27 Auburn Rd
7. Newfield Public Library
   • Address: 198 Main St
8. Noyes Community Rec. Center
   • Address: 306 West Ave, Ithaca
9. Olin and Uris Libraries
   • Address: 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca
10. Shops at Ithaca Mall
    • Address: 40 Catherwood Rd
11. Southworth Library
    • Address: 24 W. Main St, Dryden
12. Tompkins Cortland Community College
    • Address: 170 North St, Dryden
13. Tompkins County Public Library
    • Address: 101 East Green St, Ithaca
14. Ulysses Philomathic Library
    • Address: 74 E. Main St, Trumansburg
15. YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County
    • Address: 50 Graham Road, West Ithaca

With so many locations to choose from, Tompkins County residents have plenty of options to escape the heat.

Additional Advice

In the absence of official cooling centers, residents in Schuyler, Tioga, and Bradford Counties can seek out places like libraries, supermarkets, and malls. Shaded areas of parks can also provide some relief.

The WENY First Warning Weather team is forecasting highs near 90 degrees and above for the rest of this week. The feel-like temperature could reach well into 100 degrees on those days.

Stay safe and take advantage of these cool spots to beat the heat!

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