Public buildings with air conditioning will be available for Kirkland residents seeking relief from the extremely hot weather taking place during the next few days. The National Weather Service has announced an excessive heat watch for today and tomorrow. Residents are encouraged to visit air conditioned places such as those listed below, a mall or movie theater, to check on relatives and neighbors, particularly those with health issues, and to never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows rolled down.

Public buildings in Kirkland include:

Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 425-587-3360

Note: Center is closed for yearly maintenance Aug. 20-31.

North Kirkland Community Center, 12421 103rd Ave. N.E.

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon

Phone: 425-587-3350

Note: Center is closed for yearly maintenance Aug. 27 through Sept. 9

Peter Kirk Pool, 348 Kirkland Ave.

Open swims scheduled through Aug. 19:

Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m., 2:10-3:40 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., 2:10-3:40 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., 2:10-3:40 p.m., 3:50-5:20 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m., 2:10-3:40 p.m., 3:50-5:20 p.m.

Phone: 425-587-3335

Web: www.kirklandwa.gov

Kirkland Public Library, 308 Kirkland Ave.

Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1–5 p.m.

Phone: 425-822-2459

Kingsgate Library, 12315 N.E. 143rd Street

Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Phone: 425-821-7686