Who can honestly say that they don’t have a special place in their heart for warm summer days where lingering in the sun, soaking it in, makes up for all the icy months we suffer through off-season?

Still, there are times when the heat gets a little too intense for our liking and for our health and wellbeing, as we’ve experienced this past week or so.

If you don’t have air conditioning, you can seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned city buildings.

Anyone is welcome to visit the Somerville Public Libraries during their regular hours, some of which are also open Saturday and/or Sunday. For locations and hours, visit somervillepubliclibrary.org.

Seniors are also welcome to visit Council on Aging Senior Centers, which offer a wide range of activities on weekdays. For locations, hours, and activity information, visit somervillema.gov/coa. As long as the strong heat continues, it is important to keep hydrated, watch your level of activity, and take special precautions in caring for kids, pets, elderly friends and family, etc., who may be dependent on our help and guidance.

Many Somerville city parks have water features that run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Keep a sharp eye open as well for those pesky mosquitoes that may be harboring very serious viruses, such as the West Nile variety. These creatures thrive very well during these conditions.

All in all, the good old summertime can remain a favorite occasion for us, as long as we bear in mind that certain steps need to be followed to ensure that we remain safe and happy. We hope it is so for you.