Where You Can Go to Stay Cool in Pikesville

During the next few days, the high temperature could be up to 95 degrees. Don't suffer in a hot home or pay to cool it.

Instead, during the hottest hours, you can visit a local library branch, read a book and stay cool for free.

During extreme heat Baltimore County recommends going to any of its public libraries and senior centers to stay cool.

Libraries, including the , Randallstown and Woodlawn branches, are open their regular hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on both days.

• Pikesville Branch Library:1301 Reisterstown Rd.
• Randallstown Branch Library: 8604 Liberty Rd.
• Woodlawn Branch Library: 1811 Woodlawn Dr.

For more info on libraries, call 410-887-6100, or visit the Baltimore County Public Library website for a list of other branches.

The Pikesville Senior Center, located right above the library, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, as are other Baltimore County Senior Centers.

For more info on senior centers, call the Department of Aging Senior Center Information and Assistance line at 410-887-2594.

Baltimore City also recommends the Northwest Community Action Center at 3939 Reisterstown Road. For more info, call the center at 443-984-1384.

For other cooling centers in the city, visit the Baltimore City Health Department website.

Other places you can go to stay cool, according to the Baltimore County website, include:

• Community Centers
• Churches
• Malls
• Movie Theaters
• Museums
• Neighbor's home with air conditioning
• Restaurants

Where do you go to escape the heat and stay cool? In the comments box below, please recommend some specific places.