The County of Monterey has announced it will be opening cooling centers throughout the county and in surrounding cities in the wake of this week's heatwave.The centers will open on Tuesday, July 2, and have hours each day through Saturday, July 6. The county advises residents to drink fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms when possible, and keep out of the sun. They also advise checking up on older people, those who are sick, or without AC and be sure not to leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. See the hours and locations of cooling centers below. Additional information about cooling centers can be found by calling the Monterey County Free Libraries at 800-322-6884.Monterey County Cooling CentersCarmel Valley Free LibraryTuesday, July 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 3: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday, July 4: closedFriday, July 5: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 6: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.King City Free LibraryTuesday, July 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 3: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Thursday, July 4: closedFriday, July 5: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 6: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.San Ardo Free LibraryTuesday, July 2: closedWednesday, July 3: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday, July 4: closedFriday, July 5: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 6: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.San Lucas Free Library Tuesday, July 2: closedWednesday, July 3: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday, July 4: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, July 5: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 6: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.City Cooling CentersCity of Greenfield: Greenfield City Hall Tuesday, July 2: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 3: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, July 4: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, July 6: closedCity of Greenfield: Greenfield Community Science Workshop Tuesday, July 2: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 3: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, July 4: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, July 5: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, July 6: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.City of Soledad: Soledad Community Center Tuesday, July 2: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday, July 3: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Thursday, July 4: Noon to 5 p.m.Friday, July 5: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.See more coverage of top Central Coast stories here | Download our app | Download Very Local