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 12 p.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
- Free Public Computers
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Meeting Room
- Study Room
- African-American Collection of Literature and History
- Bilingual Staff
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
- Book return slot is located on the south wall of the building, on E. Yesler Way, to the right of the entrance
Summer Reading
Every summer we partner with Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) to create a Summer Book Bingo card for adults. If you achieve bingo or blackout, you will be entered to win fabulous prizes! Download a bingo card online or stop by any Library branch to pick one up.
Outdoor Recreation
Plan a hiking, camping, biking, fishing or other outdoor trip this summer. We have free guide books, maps and other resources available for check out.
Featured 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
