The Ballard Branch is located at 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., between Northwest 56th St. and Northwest 57th St.
Driving from the north or south via I-5:
- Take I-5 exit 169 and follow the N. 45th St. ramp.
- Turn left on 45th St. and stay with the arterial for 3½ miles to 22nd Ave. N.W. (Note: The arterial will become N. 46th St. and Market St. before reaching 22nd Ave. N.W.)
- Turn right on 22nd Ave. N.W. and go north 1 block to N.W. 56th St.
- The library is on the right.
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Parking
Free parking is available in the underground garage beneath the building. Entrance to parking garage is on N.W. 56th St. Library and Neighborhood Service Center parking only. Violators subject to impound.
Garage hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
No after hours vehicle releases. Library and NSC not responsible for vehicles or contents.
For more information, see Parking at the Ballard Branch and Ballard Neighborhood Service Center.
Metro Bus Information
Served by Metro Bus Routes: 17, 18, 44, 46 and 75
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