Central Library
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Regional Manager: Valerie Wonder
Open for book returns from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use Fourth Ave. plaza and book return.
Hours this week:
- Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tue 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sun 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Book Return hours:
- Mon - Sun10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Amenities Highlights
Though Library branches are reopening, not all services and amenities are available. Meeting rooms, study rooms and in-person programs are not yet available. Only levels 1, 3 and 5 of the Central Library are currently open to the public. If you need an item located on a closed floor, you can request it from staff on level 3. Thank you for your patience.
- Free Public Computers
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Meeting Rooms
- Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room
- FriendShop
- Short Edition Story Dispenser
- Chocolati Coffee Cart
- Paid Parking
- Single-Occupant All-Gender Restroom
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Children’s Restrooms
- Book return box is located on the west side of the building, on Fourth Ave., to the left of the entrance
Road to Reopening
All Library locations are now open with modified hours and services, as well as public computers, Wi-Fi and restroom access. Find out more about the Library’s current services on our Road to Reopening page.
Hello Movies!
Rediscover great movies on DVD or streaming.
Featured Events
All Central Library EventsAbout the Central Library
The new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative "Books Spiral," a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab. It also has underground parking for about 143 vehicles.
Central Library Photo Gallery
