Photo: The town has opened cooling center over the weekend

Due to the current heat wave, the Beech Street Center at 266 Beech St, and the Belmont Public Library at 336 Concord Ave, will be open as cooling centers this weekend, according to a press release from the town. 

The hours will be as follows: 

Beech Street Center:  

• Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Belmont Public Library: 

• Friday, July 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a free movie night
• Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

“We encourage everyone to stay cool and hydrated,” read the press release. “We ask you to check on elderly friends and neighbors, and others who may need help, during this period of high heat and humidity.”