Public Libraries in Seattle | Hours & Addresses

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Public Libraries in Seattle

Find public libraries in Seattle — current hours, addresses, digital resources and free programs.

Seattle Public Library Branches

The Seattle Public Library serves the city through its landmark Rem Koolhaas-designed Central Library downtown and 26 neighborhood branches — from restored Carnegie libraries to green-roofed modern buildings. Explore individual locations for real hours, addresses, and what makes each one distinctive:

Central LibraryDowntown — Koolhaas landmark · Hours & info →Ballard BranchBallard · Hours & info →Columbia BranchColumbia City · Hours & info →Douglass-Truth BranchCentral District · Hours & info →Green Lake BranchGreen Lake · Hours & info →Queen Anne BranchQueen Anne · Hours & info →University BranchUniversity District · Hours & info →Broadview BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Magnolia BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Capitol Hill BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Montlake BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Delridge BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Fremont BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Northeast BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →High Point BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Rainier Beach BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →International District/Chinatown BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Greenwood BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Wallingford BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →NewHolly BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Southwest BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Northgate BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Lake City BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Beacon Hill BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →Madrona-Sally Goldmark BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →South Park BranchNeighborhood branch · Hours & info →

Libraries in Seattle

Beacon Hill Branch

Seattle

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Capitol Hill Branch

Seattle

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About Public Libraries in Seattle

Public libraries in Seattle provide free access to books, digital resources, internet, and educational programs for all community members. Library cards are free for local residents.

With a free library card you can borrow physical books, DVDs and audiobooks, and access digital eBooks, audiobooks and streaming films from home using apps like Libby (OverDrive). Most libraries also offer free Wi-Fi, public computers, children's storytimes, and adult learning programs.

📚 What You Can Access

  • 📖 Books, DVDs, audiobooks & magazines
  • 💻 Digital eBooks & audiobooks (Libby)
  • 🎬 Streaming films (Kanopy or Hoopla)
  • 📡 Free Wi-Fi & public computers
  • 👶 Children’s storytimes & programs
  • 🎓 Adult learning & literacy programs

🏛️ Quick Facts

City Seattle
Libraries listed 2
Digital access Libby / OverDrive
Library card Free for residents

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