About Us
We have been part of the Seattle community since shortly after the city’s founding. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class Library system with 27 locations. Learn more about us, our contributions to the city, and how you can support our work.
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Contact Us : Get in touch with our leadership and administration
Library Levy : Learn about our levy accomplishments
The Seattle Public Library Foundation : Find out how donations support your Library
Friends of the Seattle Public Library : Find out about how book sales support your Library
Become a volunteer : Find out how to apply to volunteer at your Library
Read about our strategic direction
Explore
2017 Impact Report
Learn about the impacts of Library programs, services and collections. In 2017 we held over 10,000 public events and offered over 2.6 million items to borrow in our collections.
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What you'll find here
- 2017 Statistics
- Message from chief librarian and board president
- Impact on Student Success
Library Careers
Check out employment and volunteer opportunities at The Seattle Public Library and discover the benefits of working at one of our community’s leading institutions.
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What you'll find here
- Application Instructions
- Student Assistant Program
Library Policies
Policies govern many aspects of library services and are approved by The Seattle Public Library board of trustees.
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What you'll find here
- Borrower eligibility and responsibilities
- Confidentiality of Patron Information
- Rules of Conduct
Support Us
Discover how you can support your Library through donations of books, money or time.
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What you'll find here
- Volunteer
- Friends of the Library
- SPL Foundation
The Organization
Learn how your Library is able to consistently deliver great programs, services, and resources for the community.
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What you'll find here
- Budget and Operations
- Leadership
- Strategic Direction
If you have a question or need help, Ask Us or call 206-386-4636.