Douglass-Truth Branch
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Fully Accessible -
Safe Place
Regional Manager: Steve DelVecchio
Open for book returns 24/7.
Hours this week:
- Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tue 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thu 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Amenities Highlights
- Meeting Room
- Study Room
- Public Computers
- Wi-Fi
- Print, Copy & Scan
- Fax
- Bike Rack
- Accessible by Bus
- Free Parking
- ADA Computer & Adaptive Equipment
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
- Amharic, Oromo, Spanish and Tigrinya Collections
- African American Collection
- Air Conditioning
- Book return slot is located on the south wall of the building, on E. Yesler Way, to the right of the entrance.
Improvements to our online calendar
We've made some changes to make it easier for you to find events in our online calendar. In person events at your branch and holiday closures will show on your branch calendar page. You can find virtual events and classes, events at other branches and events in the community on the main event calendar.
Browse staff picks to find great reads for the kids in your life
Discover the best books for kids of all ages–from new readers to tweens–selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by reading level or genre.
Upcoming Events
All Douglass-Truth Branch EventsAbout the Douglass-Truth Branch
The current Douglass-Truth Branch was expanded and reopened Oct. 14, 2006. The building follows historic preservation guidelines of the original library, which is a city landmark. It has a grand staircase as well as the Soul Pole, a totem pole depicting African-American history given to the Library in 1972 by what was then called the Rotary Boys Club. (Due to age and exposure to the elements, the Soul Pole has recently been taken down for evaluation and possible restoration. Keep up to date at www.spl.org/SoulPole.)
Douglass-Truth Branch photo gallery
