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Library Closed Monday, Feb. 15

All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the Central Library book drops will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15.

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Northwest Art Collection now on view at the Central Library

An exhibit featuring Northwest art from the Library's collection is currently on display in the Central Library gallery on Level 8. Works include paintings by Kenneth Callahan and Paul Horiuchi, sculpture by James Winston Washington, Jr. and more.

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Talk Time English Conversation

Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This program is for beginning to advanced level learners.

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Download FREE books, music and videos from the Library without leaving your home!

OverDrive lets you download books and media that can be listened to or viewed on your computer or transferred to a portable device. OverDrive MP3 titles are compatible with iPods and iPhones.

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All the news you need is at your fingertips

Get news from around the world 24 hours a day on the Library's Web site! PressDisplay is the world's largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk with hundreds of publications.

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Central Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-386-4636

Hours:

Mon:

10 am - 8 pm

Tue:

10 am - 8 pm

Wed:

10 am - 8 pm

Thu:

10 am - 8 pm

Fri:

10 am - 6 pm

Sat:

10 am - 6 pm

Sun:

Noon - 6 pm


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  • Book Drop Hours

    • Monday - Friday
      6 am - 10 pm
    • Saturday - Sunday
      9:30 am - 8 pm
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