Find hours and information about the Central Library. Expanded Open Hours We have added hours at nine branches, and all library locations are open at least 6 days a week.

Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Central Library. Expanded Open Hours We have added hours at nine branches, and all library locations are open at least 6 days a week.

Discover the unique features of the Central Library. Open Hours to Expand January 29 Beginning Wednesday, January 29, we will be adding hours at nine branches, and all library locations will be open at least 6 days a week.

The Central Library has a 143-stall underground parking garage with an entrance on Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues. On this page: Paid parking at the Central Library

You can reach Library staff by chat, email or phone during open hours. Support your Library Find out how you can support your Library by donating money, books or your time as a volunteer.

Events at the Central Library Find free classes, events and activities at the Central Library. You can also view events at all locations or view all online events .

We are collaborating with United Way of King County to offer free tax preparation service January 21 through April 19 at the Central Library and South Park Branch. Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns.

All of our Library locations offer something for visitors, whether you are interested in art, architecture or just want to use free Wi-Fi. Plan a visit to the iconic Central Library or one of our 26 neighborhood branches.

We have two conference rooms at The Central Library that are available for non-profit groups to use at no charge on weekdays. All of our branch libraries have meeting rooms that are free to use for non-commercial purposes. Find out how to reserve a meeting room at one of our branches.

By the 1950s, the Central Library had outgrown its original footprint and the Library Board pursued building a new library downtown. A high-profile conflict began between the Library Board and Chief Librarian over the architect selection for the new Central Library.