Beat the Heat

Looking for ways to stay cool this summer? Here are some local resources:

Go to the library! Here are the summer 2025 hours for a few of the closest libraries:

Hatfield
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 1pm-7pm
Thursday : 10am-5pm
Friday: 1pm-7pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Forbes
Monday: 10am-8pm
Tuesday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday: 10am-8pm
Thursday : 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Lilly
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday : 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Cool off at the Groff Park Spray Pad! Spray Park runs daily from 10am-8pm.Tuesday the Spray Park will open late (at noon) due to required weekly maintenance.

Go swimming at the Aquatic and Family Center at JFK Middle School. Look for lap swim or open swim on the swim schedule.

Northampton Cooling Centers: this list is specifically for Monday, June 23–Wednesday, June 25. Check with the location to make sure they are open.

Places to Beat the Summer Heat in Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester: Senator Jo Comerford published this list in 2024, so hours might have changed (ours have!), but this is a great list for places to go all over the region.

Mass.gov has these tips to help you prevent and treat heat-related illness: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prevent-and-treat-heat-related-illness