Expanded open hours
Reopened libraries are now open more hours per week! Visit our Hours and Locations page for an up-to-date list of Library open hours. Masks are still required for entry; thank you for your cooperation.
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On Dec. 6, most libraries will add open hours and the Central Library’s Seattle Room will also reopen by appointment.
Status of Library services at a glance: Bookmark this page for the latest information. Updated Dec. 1, 2021
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A Psalm for the Wild-built
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Black Water Sister
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Defekt
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A Master of Djinn
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Razorblade Tears
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What's Mine and Yours
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We Hereby Refuse
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Craft
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The Secret to Superhuman Strength
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Making It
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World Travel
Bourdain, Anthony
Punch Me up to the Gods
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Ace of Spades
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Firekeeper's Daughter
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Cheer Up!
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Before We Disappear
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club
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Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World
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Iron Widow
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The Sea in Winter
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Milo Imagines the World
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We All Play
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We Move Together
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