07/03/2026
Burlington County remains under an Extreme Heat Warning due to dangerously hot conditions and heat indexes topping 100 degrees. Residents should be aware of the extreme risk for heat-related illnesses and are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms if possible and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
Due to the extreme conditions and the risks for heat-related illnesses, Burlington County will open a cooling center on Friday, July 3, in the lobby of the Burlington County Main Branch Library (5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060).
The cooling center will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM to provide indoor relief for any residents who require it. No library services will be provided, but the public will have access to restrooms, a water dispenser, seating and vending machines.
The cooling center will be staffed with personnel from the Burlington County Library System and Burlington County Department of Human Services, along with volunteers from the Burlington County Citizens Emergency Response Team and Medical Reserve Corps.
The other Burlington County Library System branches will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the Fourth of July holiday. The Main Branch library will also be closed Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about heat safety and assistance, visit https://www.nj.gov/heat/ .