Richland Center, WI: Due to the extreme cold that occurs each winter, especially when prolonged, the following Richland County Warming Centers have been identified by Richland County Public Health in partnership with Richland County Emergency Management.

The Brewer Public Library in Richland Center will be open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday, Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm.

The Woodman Community/Senior Center in Richland Center will also serve as a warming location during normal business hours, which are Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm.

The Village of Viola Office will be open during normal business hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and can make the senior dining site available during that time.

The Viola Public Library will be open in the Viola area on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 1 pm-5 pm, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 pm-7 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

The Lone Rock Community Library will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm; Thursdays 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Officials will monitor the use of the warming centers and the extreme cold to determine their continued need during this excessive cold event.

For more information about staying safe during cold and other related events, check the Richland County Health and Human Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rchhs or the Richland County Emergency Management Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RichlandCountyEmergencyManagement/.