With record-breaking heat stretching across the Country, Torrance residents are once again reminded that they can avoid the heat and stay cool at one of the following Torrance Cooling Centers:

Bartlett Senior Center  

 1318 Cravens Avenue

(310) 320-5918

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dee Hardison Sports Center - Lobby

2400 Jefferson Street

(310) 972-7760

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

El Retiro Library

126 Vista Del Parque

(310) 375-0922

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Henderson Library

4805 Emerald Street

(310) 371-2075

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library

3301 Torrance Boulevard

(310) 618-5959

Monday & Wednesday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

North Torrance Library

3604 Artesia Boulevard

(310) 323-7200

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Southeast Library

23115 Arlington Avenue

(310) 530-5044

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walteria Library

3815 242nd Street

(310) 375-8418

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you are planning to visit one of the Cooling Centers, it is advisable that you call in advance to make sure that seating is still available.  Dialing "211" provides a complete listing of all Cooling Centers in L.A. County.  You can also visit the Ready LA County | Excessive Heat page.