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 LibraryCentral library · Hours & info →Ballard BranchGreen-roof branch, 2005 · Hours & info →Douglass-Truth Branch1914 landmark, Black history · Hours & info →Columbia Branch1915 Carnegie branch · Hours & info →Green Lake Branch1910 Carnegie branch · Hours & info →University Branch1910 Carnegie (renovating) · Hours & info →Queen Anne Branch1914 Carnegie branch · Hours & info →Beacon Hill BranchMultilingual branch, 2004 · Hours & info →Capitol Hill BranchGreen-wall branch, 2003 · 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