SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Several warming centers are available for residents across Michiana during the impending bitter cold.

Indiana (Visit Indiana 211 for more information)

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY:

Charles Black Community Center (3419 W. Washington St.)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 574-235-9446. 

Howard Park Event Center (604 E. Jefferson Boulevard)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 574-299-4765. 

MLK Jr. Dream Center (1522 Linden Avenue)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 574-235-9446

Saint Joseph County Public Library (304 South Main Street, South Bend)

• Warming center available to St. Joseph County residents during operating hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Call 574-282-4646.

YMCA O'Brien Center (321 E. Walter St.)

• Warming center available to St. Joseph County residents during operating hours: Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 574-299-3482.

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ELKHART COUNTY:

Goshen Public Library (601 South 5th Street, Goshen)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. Call 574-533-9531.

Faith Mission (801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart)

• Warming Center available overnight Sunday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Eastern Time. Registration is available from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern Time. To use the shelter, you must have an approved "Wants and Warrants" check from the Elkhart Police Department and bring it with you To use the shelter, you must also be able to physically care for yourself, you cannot have any sex offender or arson convictions, you must be over 18 years of age, and you cannot bring in pets. Weather Amnesty is also only activated when outside temperatures are below 32 degrees. Call 574-293-3406.

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STARKE COUNTY:

Starke County Public Library, Koontz Lake Branch (7954 Indiana 23, Walkerton)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, Central Time. Call 574-586-3353.

Starke County Public Library, Hamlet Branch (6 North Starke Street, Hamlet)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, Central Time. Call 574-867-6033.

Starke County Public Library, Schricker Main Branch (152 West Culver Road, Knox)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Time. Call 574-772-7323.

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LAGRANGE COUNTY:

Central LaGrange County Public Library (203 West Spring Street, LaGrange)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Time. Call 260-463-2841.

LaGrange County Public Library, Topeka Branch (133 North Main Street, Wolcottville)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Time. Call 260-593-3030.

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LA PORTE COUNTY:

• La Porte City Hall, 801 Michigan Avenue - Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street - Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Avenue - Mon – Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• La Porte Fire Station 3, 710 Daytona Street - Daily, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. *La Porte Fire Station 3 will be temporarily unavailable while responding to calls*
• LPCPL Exchange, 807 Indiana Avenue - Mon – Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Center Township Trustee, 1108 West State Road 2 - Mon – Tue, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri, 9 a.m. – Noon
• Nest Community Shelter (La Porte), 809 Washington Street - Sun, Noon – 5 p.m.
• Michigan City City Hall, 100 East Michigan Boulevard - Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Michigan City Police Department, 1201 East Michigan Boulevard - Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Michigan City Fire Administration Building, 2510 East Michigan Boulevard - Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Nest Community Shelter (Michigan City), 1001 West 8th Street - Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• La Porte City Hall (801 Michigan Ave): Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• La Porte Fire Station #3 (710 Daytona St): 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. all weekend (Please note: the station will be evacuated in the event of a fire call)
• LP County Public Library (904 Indiana Ave): Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Center Township Trustee’s Office (1108 W SR 2): Will have additional hours for this weekend -- open early and will stay open as late as needed. Call 219-362-2736 for more info.
• Nest La Porte (809 Washington St):  Overnight all weekend from 5 p.m. through 9 a.m., plus open all day Sunday through Monday morning.

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MARSHALL COUNTY:

Union Township Public Library, Culver Branch (107 North Main Street, Culver)

• Warming Center available to the public during operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. Call 574-842-2941.

Bourbon - Town Hall

• Open during regular hours. Contact Bourbon PD at 574-342-3105 for after-hours sheltering needs.

Bremen - Town Hall

• Open from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, the police department lobby will be open. If you are going to Bremen PD, call ahead at 574-546-3456.

Plymouth - Webster Center

• Available beginning Jan. 25 and into next week. Contact Plymouth PD at 574-936-2126 for access.

Plymouth - Marshall County Sheriff's Department lobby

• Will be available. Call ahead at 574-936-3187.

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FULTON COUNTY:

Fulton County H.O.P.E.

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Michigan (Visit Michigan 211 for more information)

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY:

Saint Joseph County Commission on Aging, (1200 West Broadway, Three Rivers)

• Provides a warming shelter to persons of any age to provide relief during temporary periods of extreme cold. Provides restrooms. Call (269) 279-8083.

Saint Joseph County Commission on Aging, (306 North Franks Ave, Sturgis)

• Provides a warming shelter to persons of any age to provide relief during temporary periods of extreme cold. Provides restrooms.