Douglass-Truth Branch

2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

206-684-4704

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 Exterior view of the Douglass-Truth Branch

Douglass-Truth Branch

2300 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122

tel: 206-684-4704

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Open for book returns 24/7.

Hours this week:

  1. Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  2. Tue 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  3. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  4. Thu 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  5. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  6. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  7. Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday closure information.

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

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.

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About 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.)

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