Residents looking for a place to escape the bitterly cold weather can go to two Detroit recreation centers or any of the 13 branches of the Detroit Public Library during operating hours. | City of Detroit
Residents looking for a place to escape the bitterly cold weather can go to two Detroit recreation centers or any of the 13 branches of the Detroit Public Library during operating hours. | City of Detroit
Residents looking for a place to escape the bitterly cold weather can go to two Detroit recreation centers or any of the 13 branches of the Detroit Public Library during operating hours.
City of Detroit Recreation Centers – Overnight Shelters
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, starting Friday, December 23, at 8 a.m. through Monday, December 26, at 8 a.m.
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, starting Friday, December 23, at 8 a.m. through Monday, December 26, at 8 a.m.
Detroit Public Library
Holiday hours for Detroit Public Libraries are:
December 23 - Christmas Eve designated holiday for support agencies (Main Library open, branches closed per regular schedule)
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve holiday (all locations closed)
Dec. 25 - No Sunday service (Main Library)
Dec. 26 - Christmas Day designated holiday (all locations closed)
Dec. 30 - New Year’s Eve designated holiday for support agencies (Main Library open, branches closed per regular schedule)
Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve holiday (all locations closed)
January 1 - No Sunday service (Main Library)
Jan. 2 - New Year’s Day designated holiday (all locations closed)
The libraries are operating under COVID-19 protocols, which includes limited capacity and the mandatory wearing of masks.
Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from - 8 p.m.
Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper, Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd., Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
Elmwood Park Branch550 Chene, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Franklin Branch13651 E. McNichols, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
Main Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue Tues. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays (from Oct.-May): 1 - 5 p.m.
Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd., Technology, Literacy & Career Center Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave., Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. 7 Mile Road, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
Wilder Branch, 7140 E. 7 Mile Road, Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Warming Centers
The City of Detroit also reminds residents that three warming shelters are open for those needing to escape winter weather conditions and experiencing homelessness. The City-funded warming centers are open through March 31 that provide protection from cold weather, meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness. To ensure the safety and security of residents using warming centers, all three facilities are supervised at all times.
Individuals, families and youth seeking shelter or warming center placements can call (313) 305-0311 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays for assistance.
Veterans seeking shelter should go to the Dingell VA Hospital, 4646 John R St., Red Tower 2nd Floor, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays or 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Outside of these hours of operation, or on holidays, those seeking shelter should come in person to one of the following three warming center locations:
Cass Community Social Services, 11850 Woodrow Wilson, (313) 883-2277 Facility open for: Families and single women
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Mack Warming Center, 11037 Mack Ave., (313) 331-8990 Facility open for: Families and single women
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Third Street Warming Center, 3535 Third Ave., (313) 993-6703 Facility open for: Single men
For more information regarding shelters and warming centers, call CAM at (313) 305-0311. Anyone can also call the number to speak with staff about available shelter options and alternatives to shelters.
Go to www.camdetroit.org/cam-access-points for more information.
These shelters are funded using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding.
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