"Libraries for All"
Seattle Public Library's Capital Plan

On November 3rd,  1998, Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved a $196.4 million bond measure to upgrade Seattle Public Library's 107-year-old library system with new facilities, technology and books. The "Libraries for All" plan, titled Proposition 1 on the ballot,  won an unprecedented 72 percent of the vote. The bond required a minimum 60 percent "yes" vote for approval.

• Original "Libraries for All " 1998 Capital Plan (3/13/98)

  This is the complete text of the orginal plan approved by voters in November of 1998. It includes summary statements as well as individual facility proposals, maps, plans for technology and collection improvements, and more.

• New "Libraries for All" Capital Program Web Site (4/1/99)

  A new collection of web pages has been developed to accommodate the growing amounts of public information about all of the projects. Whether you are an interested citizen, dedicated library supporter, community group member, a potential designer or contractor, a member of the business community, a government representative, a member of the news media, or a potential donor, this will be the place to track the latest developments.