To manage ongoing staffing shortages and improve schedule reliability, intermittent closures have been scheduled at most neighborhood branches. Find more information about these changes on our blog, Shelf Talk. Current schedule information can always be found on our Hours and Locations page.
We deliver on our mission to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community through all of our programs and services. Staff members discuss some of the highlights of our work in the short videos on this page.
Program Videos
Community Engagement Services Video
Our Community Engagement Manager discusses our programs designed to support Seattle's diverse communities, both inside and outside the Library.
Event Services & Meeting Rooms Video
Our Event Services Manager discusses the meeting rooms and event spaces that are available for the public to rent at the Central Library.
Library Collections & Selection Video
Library staff members explain what makes up our collections, and how we decide what to include.
Library Equal Access Program Video
The Supervising Librarian for our Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) discusses how we support accessibility for all through programs, services and assistive technologies.
Library Programs for Adults Video
An Assistant Managing Librarian in Adult Services discusses some of our offerings for adults that promote equity, lifelong learning, and success in business and life.
Library Services for the Insecurely Housed Video
Our Outreach Program Manager discusses how we support people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Library Programs for Kids & Families Video
An Assistant Managing Librarian in Children's Services discusses some of our programs for kids that promote early learning and a love for reading.
Library Programs for Teens Video
Our Youth and Family Services Manager discusses our programs that help teens succeed in school and prepare for college and life.
Maintaining Library Buildings Video
Our Capital Improvement and Facilities Manager discusses what it takes to maintain and improve our 27 unique Library building.
The Mixing Chamber & Quick Information Services Video
A staff member who works in our Quick Information Center discusses the Mixing Chamber at the Central Library and how we serve people who come to us for information of any kind.
Moving Library Materials Video
Our Materials Distribution Services Manager discusses how we get Library materials to our patrons at all of our 27 locations.
Reader Services Video
A librarian in our Reader Services department discusses how we support readers of every age and interest.
The Seattle Room & Special Collections Video
Librarians from our Special Collections department discuss the importance of offering access to original historic materials in our Seattle Room.
Social Justice & Arts Programs Video
Our Public Engagement Program Manager discusses our programs that engage community partner organizations around social justice issues and the arts.
World Languages Collections & Services Video
Library staff members discuss materials, programs and services we offer in languages other than English.
SPL Voices
In 2014, we partnered with StoryCorps to ask Library patrons and staff, “What does The Seattle Public Library mean to you?”
