Columbia Branch

4721 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118

206-386-1908

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  • Fully Accessible
  • Safe Place

Regional Manager: Richard Counsil

 Exterior view of the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch

4721 Rainier Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118

tel: 206-386-1908

Directions

Open for book returns 24/7.

Open Hours

  1. Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  2. Tue 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  3. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  4. Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  5. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  6. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  7. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Holiday closure information.

Amenities Highlights

  • Meeting Room
  • Study Rooms
  • Public Computers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Print, Copy & Scan
  • Fax
  • Bike Rack
  • Accessible by Bus and Light Rail
  • Free Parking
  • ADA Computer & Adaptive Equipment
  • Single-Occupant All-Gender Restroom
  • Spanish Collection
  • Air Conditioning
  • Book return box is located on the east side of the building, on Rainier Ave. S., by the ADA parking space.
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About the Columbia Branch

The Columbia Branch has a reading room and a computer area with a skylight. Large windows throughout the branch have views of the nearby Columbia Park.

The building is in the Columbia City Landmark District. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Columbia Branch photo gallery