Warming Relief

During the upcoming winter season, Anne Arundel County will make several County facilities available to community members for temporary relief in response to any prolonged cold temperatures.

All centers are accessible, have heat, and have water and restroom facilities. Medical care is not available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1. Pets are not allowed in any of these County facilities. Accommodations will be made for service animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Anyone who needs sheltering, special accommodations, or for public inquiries, contact the Crisis Warmline at (410) 768-5522.


New stay of evictions in extreme weather conditions order for Anne Arundel County.

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Operating Days & Hours

  • Anne Arundel County Police Department District Station Lobbies and/or Community Rooms will be available 24/7 (for overnight sheltering, special medical accommodations, or specific inquiries please contact the Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522)


Operating Days & Hours

  • All Senior Centers (Except Severn Location) Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Severn Senior Activity Center will be open 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Sunday.

Warming Center Facility Notice

  • The Arnold, Brooklyn Park, O'Malley, Pasadena, Severn, and South County Senior Activity Centers will close beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026 due to the scheduled winter holiday closure.
  • Pascal and Annapolis Senior Activity Center will be closed for renovations starting 12/22 for an extended period of time.


Warming Center Facility Library Notice

  • All libraries will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24-25, for Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. Libraries will also be closed Sundays December 21 and 28.

Operating Days & Hours

  • All library branches will close at 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
  • Friday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday - *select locations: 1PM - 5PM