Douglass-Truth Branch
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Fully Accessible -
Safe Place
Regional Manager: Steve DelVecchio
Open for book returns 24/7.
Open Hours
- Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tue 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thu 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sat closed
- Sun 10 a.m. - 6 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.
Free to Access
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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
