Central Library

1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

206-386-4636

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 Exterior view of the Central Library

Central Library

1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

tel: 206-386-4636

Directions

Open for book returns 24/7. Book return box is located on Fourth Ave., to the left of the entrance.

Open Hours

  1. Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  2. Tue 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  3. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  4. Thu 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  5. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  6. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  7. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Holiday closure information.

Amenities Highlights

  • Free Public Computers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Music Practice Rooms
  • Autograph Collection
  • Aviation Collection
  • Genealogy Collection
  • Map Collection
  • Seattle Room Collections
  • World Languages Collection
  • Zine Collection
  • FriendShop
  • Paid Parking
  • Single-Occupant All-Gender Restroom
  • Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
  • Multi-Stall Single-Gender Children’s Restrooms
  • Power Wheelchair Charging Station
  • Book return box is located on the west side of the building, on Fourth Ave., to the left of the entrance

Summer of Learning

Summer of Learning

Join us for the 106th year of our summer program for youth! Pick up a booklet at your local branch, or download an activity sheet (available in multiple languages).

Book Bingo

Book Bingo

How is your Book Bingo card coming along? See our suggestions for Adult Book Bingo categories to complete your bingo or blackout.

About 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