The bitter cold we’re experiencing, characterized by extreme wind chills of −25∘F to −35∘F, is expected to last from Thursday night, January 22, through Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. A cold weather advisory and extreme cold warnings are in effect for this period, with temperatures struggling to rise above zero on Friday.
Please note: Aurora Public Library locations will open at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 22, 2026.
In general, whenever temperatures fall below 32°F, warming centers will be open. In sever cold there are additional emergency warming centers as well.
Aurora Public Library
101 S. River St.
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Public Library East Branch
555 S. Eola Rd.
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Public Library West Branch
233 S. Constitution Dr.
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Senior Services Associates
2111 Plum Street
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
Phone: 630-897-4035
City of Aurora Temporary Overnight Warming Center
Activated based on temperature thresholds.
Financial Empowerment Center
712 S. River St.
Monday – Friday: 7am – 7pm
Phone: 630-896-1033
https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Warming-Cooling-Centers.aspx