Central Library
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Fully Accessible -
Safe Place
Regional Manager: Valerie Wonder
Curbside services are available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Open for book returns daily. Restroom access daily (multi-stall single-gender restrooms on level 1) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use Fourth Ave. plaza and book return.
Hours this week:
- Mon closed
- Tue 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wed closed
- Thu 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fri closed
- Sat 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sun closed
Book Return hours:
- Mon - Sun10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Amenities Highlights
- Free Public Computers
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Meeting Rooms
- Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room
- FriendShop
- Chocolati Coffee Cart
- Paid Parking
- Single-Occupant All-Gender Restroom
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Children’s Restrooms
A Message from the Chief Librarian
Happy New Year from The Seattle Public Library! A look back at an unforgettable 2020 and a look ahead to Library services in 2021.
Story Time
Join us every Wednesday and Friday for fun virtual story times!
Featured Events
All Central Library EventsAbout the Central Library
The new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative "Books Spiral," a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab. It also has underground parking for about 143 vehicles.
Central Library Photo Gallery
