Facing a week-long extreme heat warning, the City of San Diego is extending hours for several libraries and recreation centers where people can go to seek relief from the high temperatures. On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, all locations will be open until 8 p.m. Specific locations identified below will also be open on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 12 to 8 p.m.

The extreme heat warning has been issued starting today, Oct. 2, through Thursday, Oct. 8.

City Libraries:

• Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave.

• Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave.

• Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive *Open Sunday

• Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive – *Open Sunday

• Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. (Auditorium will be open until 8 p.m.) *Open Sunday

• City Heights/Weingart Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave. *Open Sunday

• College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road

• La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.

• Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulric Street

• Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th Street

• Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem Street *Open Sunday

• Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, 215 W. Washington Street

• Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, 721 San Pasqual Street

• North Clairemont Library, 4616 Clairemont Drive

• North Park Library, 3795 31st Street

• North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive

• Oak Park Library, 2802 54th Street *Open Sunday

• Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, 3003 Coronado Ave.

• Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, 4275 Cass Street

• Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Place

• Paradise Hills Library, 5922 Rancho Hills Drive

• Point Loma/Hervey Library, 3701 Voltaire Street *Open Sunday

• Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive

• San Carlos Library, 7265 Jackson Drive

• San Ysidro Library, 4235 Beyer Blvd. *Open Sunday

• Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Drive *Open Sunday

• Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road

• Tierrasanta Library, 4985 La Cuenta Drive

• University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive

• University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd.

• Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market Street

City Recreation Centers (all locations below open Sunday):

• Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet Street (Community Room)

• Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd. (Fans available)

• Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road (Gym and Community Room)

• Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong Street (Community Room)

• Montgomery Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave. (Community Room)

• Mountain View Community Center, 641 S. Boundary Street (Gym and Community Room)

• Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive (Gym and Community Room)

• Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond Street (Community Room)

• Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 West Bernardo Dr. (Gym and Community Room)

• San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave. (Community Room)

Service animals will be allowed entry at these locations. Please note that regularly scheduled programs and recreational activities may be taking place.

Extreme heat is responsible for more annual deaths than any other weather-related hazard. During periods of extreme heat, everyone is encouraged to avoid overexertion and stay hydrated. Never leave people or pets in a vehicle. Also, residents are encouraged to check on neighbors at higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including children, pregnant people, older adults, outdoor workers and those with pre-existing health conditions.

For individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, City-contracted outreach workers continue to distribute water and share locations where people can stay cool. The City’s Safe Sleeping Program offers a shuttle service that provides rides throughout the day.

For more resources and ways to protect against the extreme heat, visit sandiego.gov/PlacesToCoolDown.