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 volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of The Library.
About the Friends
Volunteer members advocate for, educate about, and raise funds on behalf of the Library. 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.
The Friends serve the wider community through online sales and Book Sales throughout the year. Find out information on how to donate books.
The Friends operate a well-stocked FriendShop on Level 3 at the Central Library.
FriendShop Hours
- Monday to Saturday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.