LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With high temperatures of more than 100 degrees forecast for the next several days, the county of Lake reported there are several facilities — specifically, libraries and peer support centers — where community members can go to beat the heat.

Lake County’s four Public Library branches are open during their normal business hours and Behavioral Health Services’ peer support centers also are open as a refuge from the heat.

The library branches and peer support centers are not formal cooling centers, and capacity is limited, but they are a valuable community resource when temperatures climb.

At the peer support centers, water and snacks will be offered, and restrooms are available. Referrals to social services will also be made. All are welcome.

While you cool off at the libraries, check out the many new materials and digital services the libraries have to offer.

If you are planning to visit, be advised face coverings are required for people that are not vaccinated. Library visitors self-attest they are fully vaccinated by entering the building with no mask on.

Below is a list of Lake County Library locations and their hours of operation, and the peer support centers.

Lake County libraries

Lakeport Library
1425 N. High St.
707-263-8817
Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Redbud Library (Clearlake)
14785 Burns Valley Road
707-994-5115
Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Middletown Library
21256 Washington St.
707-987-3674
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Upper Lake Library
310 Second St.
707-275-2049
Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Peer support centers

The Big Oak Peer Support Center
13340 East Highway 20, Suite “O”
Clearlake Oaks
707-998-0310
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends, noon to 4 p.m.

Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center
845 Bevins St.
Lakeport
707-263-4880
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Harbor on Main
154 South Main St.
Lakeport
707-994-5486
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino
14092 Lakeshore Drive
Clearlake
707-994-4261
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends, noon to 4 p.m.

Family Support Center
21389 Stewart St., Suite “E”
Middletown
707-987-9601
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.