The Seattle Public Library Reaches Milestone With Newholly Branch Reopening
release date: October 14, 2021
The Seattle Public Library’s NewHolly Branch (7058 32nd Ave. S.) reopened to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The reopening was welcome news for the surrounding community, particularly for students and other youth in the neighborhood that the NewHolly Branch focuses on serving. It was also a major milestone for the Library. With the NewHolly Branch reopened, the Library has successfully reopened all 27 of its locations.
The NewHolly Branch is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Patrons are invited to browse the collection and check out books, use a computer or Wi-Fi, charge devices, ask for assistance or simply sit and read.
“This is an exciting day for The Seattle Public Library and for NewHolly Branch patrons,” said interim Chief Librarian Tom Fay, who was on hand to celebrate the reopening. “Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, and today the Library is once again serving every neighborhood in Seattle. The NewHolly Branch is a safe, welcoming space, and a vital resource for kids and families in Southeast Seattle. It is wonderful to welcome the community back inside.”
The NewHolly Branch is situated within the larger NewHolly neighborhood campus, which is also home to child care centers, a K-12 tutoring program, a branch of South Seattle Community College, a job resource center and more. The campus is located in the heart of Seattle Housing Authority’s NewHolly neighborhood in Beacon Hill.
A complete list of expanded branch schedules is provided below. The Library will continue to restore hours of operation as staffing levels permit, and seeks to return to full, pre-pandemic, 7-day service later this year.
MASKS REQUIRED
To comply with Washington state public health regulations, and to protect all patrons and staff, especially those who have not yet been vaccinated and/or are at greater risk from COVID-19, everyone must wear masks while in Library buildings, regardless of vaccination status. All reopened locations are open at 100% capacity and currently do not require physical distancing of patrons.
COMPLETE LIST OF REOPENED LOCATIONS AND HOURS
Reopened libraries are currently operating according to the schedules listed below. Visit the Library’s Hours and Locations page (www.spl.org/Hours) for a complete list of locations and services currently available.
- Ballard Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Beacon Hill Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Broadview Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Capitol Hill Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Central Library (Levels 1, 3 & 5)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
- Columbia Branch
- Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Delridge Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Douglass-Truth Branch
- Operating hours as of Sept. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Fremont Branch
- Operating hours as of Sept. 1: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Green Lake Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Greenwood Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- High Point Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- International District/Chinatown Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Lake City Branch
- Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Magnolia Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Montlake Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- NewHolly Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
- Northeast Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Northgate Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Queen Anne Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Rainier Beach Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- South Park Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Southwest Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- University Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
- Wallingford Branch
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- West Seattle Branch
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
MORE INFORMATION
Check spl.org/hours for a complete list of hours and services at each branch. The Library’s Road to Reopening page shares the latest updates on our reopening process.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information.