COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Emergency Management has announced that “Warming Centers” will open beginning Sunday to provide relief from the cold and snow to residents who need it.
Donner Center is available Sunday, January 5 through Saturday, January 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The Bartholomew County Public Library will open both locations from Monday, January 6, to Saturday, January 11.
The downtown main branch hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday-Saturday). The Hope branch, at 635 Harrison St., opens each day at 10 a.m. and closes in the early evening.
Brighter Days in Columbus is available for warming after 5 p.m.
At Donner Center, crates are available for animals courtesy of Columbus Animal Care Services. Pets will not be allowed to roam free.
Officials ask the public to respect the rules of the “Warming Center” facilities and remind participants that food, showers, and areas for sleep are not available at the libraries or Donner Center.
