Warming centers to open during winter blast

Three publicly accessible warming centers will be open in Lewisville, starting Friday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, depending on location. Those locations are:

Frederick P. Herring Parks & Recreation Center, 191 Civic Circle
Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street
Salvation Army Lewisville, 880 Fox Avenue

There are no age restrictions, and these warming centers are open to anyone who needs to use them, but there are some rules at each location. Those rules are:

Frederick P. Herring Parks & Recreation Center, 191 Civic Circle (overnight warming center)

• Hours: Continually open from Friday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. through Noon, Monday, Jan. 26
• Pets are allowed on a leash
• Outside food and beverage is allowed

Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street

• Hours: Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday, Jan. 25, open Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27,- 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Service Animals only
• Beverages in containers with lids are permitted in the library except at public-use computers and electronic equipment. No alcohol allowed.
• Food may be consumed only in the downstairs lobby near the west entrance, or when provided during library programs.
• Weapons are allowed as long as the person is in compliance with state and federal laws.

Salvation Army Lewisville, 880 Fox Avenue

• Hours: Friday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, service plus lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Service Animals only
• No outside food and beverage
• No weapons