Get to know the locations of warming and cooling centers near you. Howard County activates warming and cooling centers at community centers, 50+ centers, and libraries when specific extreme temperature conditions are met. Residents can access heating and air conditioning at these facilities during normal business hours. Be sure to follow Howard County Government on social media to know when cooling centers are activated in the summer or winter.
Know before you go! DCRS' Emergency Status Hotline (410-313-7777) keeps you informed about the opening/closing status of these facilities during a weather event or other emergency.
Howard County Community Centers
1.) Gary J. Arthur Community Center (Cooksville)
2400 MD 97, Cooksville, MD 21723
410-313-4840
Monday – Saturday: 7:00am-9:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm
2.) North Laurel Community Center (Laurel)
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel, MD 2023
410-313-0390
Monday – Saturday: 8:00am-9:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm
3.) Roger Carter Community Center (Ellicott City)
3000 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2764
Monday – Friday: 6:00am-10:00pm Saturday: 7:00am-10:00pm Sunday: 7:00am-9:00pm
Howard County Libraries
4.) East Columbia Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
410-313-7700
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
5.) Elkridge Branch
6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge MD 21075
410-313-5077
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
6.) Glenwood Branch
2350 State Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723
410-313-5577
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
7.) Central Branch
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
410-313-7800
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
8.) Charles E. Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-1950
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
9.) Savage Branch
9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD 20723
410-313-0760
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Howard County 50+ Centers
10.) Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044
410-313-7213
Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am-7:30pm Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 8:30am-12:00pm
11.) East Columbia
6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045
410-313-7680
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9:00am-4:30pm Wednesday: 9:00am-7:00pm Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
12.) Elkridge
6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075
410-313-5192
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8:30am-4:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm
13.) Ellicott City
9401 and 9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-1400
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am- 7:30pm Saturday: 8:30 am-12:00pm
14.) Glenwood
2400 Route 97 Cooksville, MD
21723 410-313-5440 Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
15.) North Laurel
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723
410-313-0380 Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Resource Center
16.) Leola Dorsey Day Resource Center
10390 Guilford Road Jessup, MD 20794
(301) 776-9900
Weekdays: 11am-6pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm