Contact Us
Do you have a comment, concern or question about our services or operations? We welcome your feedback and questions. On this page you can find contact information for Library departments you may need to contact.
Contact the Library
Have a Question or Need Help?
Start with our Quick Information Service for reference questions and help with your account. Contact us via email or chat on the Ask Us page or call 206-386-4636 during normal Central Library hours.
Send Feedback to Library Leadership
For information about the Chief Librarian, board members and board meeting schedule, visit our Library Leadership page.
Contact the Chief Librarian's Office
- Executive Director and Chief Librarian: Tom Fay, chieflibrarian@spl.org
- Executive Assistant: Amy Lawson, amy.lawson@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-386-4147
Contact the Library Board of Trustees
- c/o: Chief Librarian's Office, library.board@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-684-7978
Contact the Director of Institutional & Strategic Advancement
- Director, Institutional & Strategic Advancement: Rick Sheridan, rick.sheridan@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-615-0558
Media Inquiries and Public Disclosure Requests
- Head of Communications: Laura Gentry, laura.gentry@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-915-9028
Suggestions for Books or Materials
- Use the Suggest a Title form to suggest new materials for us to add to our collections.
Suggestions for Library Programs, Partnerships or Events
- Use the Suggest a Library Program form to suggest a new program, partnership or event at the Library.
Employment and Benefits Inquiries
Visit the Library Careers page for current openings and application instructions.
- Director, Human Resources and Labor Relations: Brian Sharkey, brian.sharkey@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-384-5161
Library Budget and Finance
- Director, Administrative Services: Rob Gannon, rob.gannon@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-233-5109
Administrative Services
- Director, Administrative Services: Rob Gannon, rob.gannon@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-233-5109
Construction Project Information
Visit our branch pages for information about current projects.
- Capital Improvement Program Manager: Dennis Reddinger, dennis.reddinger@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-386-4164
Library Technology and Networking Questions
- Library Technology Officer: Charles Wesley, charles.wesley@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-233-7045
Library Website, Advertising and Social Media Questions
- Head of Marketing and Online Services: Helen Tapping, helen.tapping@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-939-1809
Event Planning and Meeting Room Reservations
- Interim Event Services Manager: Jeff Christensen, jeff.christensen@spl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-684-0966
Donations and Endowments
Learn more about The Seattle Public Library Foundation and how you can support your Library.
- The Seattle Public Library Foundation website: www.supportSPL.org
- CEO: Brian Lawrence, brian@supportspl.org
- Leave voicemail at 206-386-4130