High Point Branch
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High Point Branch
Serving one of West Seattle's most linguistically diverse communities, the High Point Branch holds dedicated collections in Amharic, Oromo, Somali, and Tigrinya — languages reflecting the large East African population that has made High Point a community anchor — alongside a seed library for gardeners and technology zones for students and job seekers.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA 98126
Phone: 2066847454
Website: spl.org
📖 About High Point Branch
The High Point Branch is located at the heart of the High Point neighborhood, a large West Seattle community that underwent a major mixed-income redevelopment by the Seattle Housing Authority beginning in the early 2000s. The branch was built as part of that redevelopment to give the revitalized neighborhood a civic anchor, and today it functions as a genuine community crossroads: the branch describes itself as a place with "quiet study rooms to concentrate, technology zones, and family-friendly areas," and its collections in Amharic, Oromo, Somali, and Tigrinya reflect the East African communities who have made High Point their home. The branch is fully accessible, certified as a Safe Place, and offers a seed library for gardeners — a resource well suited to the neighborhood's community gardens and single-family lots.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- World-languages collections in Amharic, Oromo, Somali, and Tigrinya — one of the most extensive East African language holdings in the SPL branch system
- Seed library for gardeners, serving a West Seattle neighborhood with an active community gardening tradition
- Technology zones, quiet study rooms, and family-friendly areas in a single open floor plan
- Built as a civic anchor of the Seattle Housing Authority's High Point mixed-income redevelopment
- Free parking, bike racks, 24/7 book return, and fully ADA-accessible; designated Safe Place
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the High Point Branch have books and materials in languages other than English?
Yes, and in more languages than most Seattle Public Library branches. High Point maintains dedicated collections in Amharic, Oromo, Somali, and Tigrinya alongside English materials, directly reflecting the large East African communities in the surrounding neighborhood.
What is the seed library at the High Point Branch?
The High Point Branch hosts a seed library where community members can check out seed packets for home and community gardening. It is a resource that complements the neighborhood's community gardens and the single-family housing that makes up much of High Point.
Is there parking at the High Point Branch?
Yes. The High Point Branch has free on-site parking, which makes it easy to visit with family or when carrying library materials. Bike racks are also available outside the building, and a 24/7 book return is located on the east side of the building.
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