By james art 
Lubbock, Texas (News message) – With the predicted winter temperatures to be dangerous this week, the city of Lubbok offers citizens to get out of the cold and warm up.
Emergency warming center can be opened and operated when the National Meteorological Service (NWS) predicts temperatures at 25 degrees or above, an inch or more snow, temperatures below 32 degrees with an inch of rain, heavy wind chills or extreme temperature fluctuations.
All library branches will serve as warming centers during their normal working hours, offering water, free Wi-Fi and charging stations for anyone who needs to safely get out of cold to Friday at 6:00 pm.
City asks all patrons to comply with others and planned programs or events.
The available places/days/times are listed below:
Mahon Library
1306 9th street
Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 to 21:00
Thursday – Sat day: from 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday: 13:00 to 17:00
Godeke’s library
5034 Avenue Frankford
Monday and Tuesday: 12:00 to 9:00 pm
Wednesday – Sat day: from 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Closed
Patterson Library
1836 Parkway Drive
Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 to 19:00
Wednesday – Sat day: from 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Closed
Groves Library
5520 19th street
Monday and Tuesday: 12:00 to 9:00 pm
Wednesday – Sat day: from 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Closed
The Lubbock Emergency Management Office will continue to monitor the forecasts and conditions of time.
For readiness actions you can take now, please visit the City Office of Emergency Service on: Readylubbock.com
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