Friends of The Seattle Public Library
The Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a non-profit, grassroots membership group dedicated to promoting Seattle's library system, which is an essential institution of our community.
Friends of The Seattle Public Library Mission
The Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our Library as an essential institution of society and supporting its mission and vision. Our mission is to elevate the Library and inspire the love of reading in our communities.
The Friends raise funds to be used by The Seattle Public Library for activities not ordinarily covered under the Library's operating budget since ongoing Library operations are paid for by city of Seattle tax dollars and are the responsibility of our city government.
Visit The Friends Site
Donate your books to support the Library!
The Friends of The Seattle Public Library sells and re-distributes donated books to further their work in supporting literacy in Seattle communities.
About the FriendShop
The FriendShop is the literary gift shop in the Seattle Central Library run by the Friends. Find gifts for readers of all ages including new and used books. Information for donating books can be found here.
FriendShop Hours
- Monday to Saturday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.