Updated Thursday, May 2, 2024, 2 p.m.
The Seattle Public Library updates this page regularly to keep you informed about any unplanned closures or schedule disruptions in our 27 locations across the city.
The Lake City Branch has closed at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, May 2, due to a facilities maintenance issue. Homework Help, which was scheduled at the branch later today, has been cancelled. The book return remains open and holds will be extended.
Intermittent neighborhood branch closures scheduled through June 4:
The Seattle Public Library is scheduling intermittent branch closures at most neighborhood branches through Tuesday, June 4, due to limited staffing capacity. These schedule changes are being implemented to reduce unplanned closures and provide more reliable schedules to patrons. We apologize for the inconvenience of any unplanned closures you may have experienced while trying to visit one of our branches.
For more information about these scheduled closures, the causes behind them and what we are doing to fix things, please see this Shelf Talk blog post.
We hope the temporary schedule below will help in planning your library visits over the next several weeks.
Scheduled Library closures through June 4
Central Library
• No planned closures
Ballard Branch
• No planned closures
Beacon Hill Branch
• Closed Sunday, April 14, April 28, May 12 and May 26
Broadview Branch
• Closed on Sundays through June 4
Capitol Hill Branch
• Opening at noon on Thursdays and closed on Sundays through June 4
Columbia Branch
• Closed Saturdays through June 4
Delridge Branch
• No planned closures
Douglass-Truth Branch
• Closed Saturdays through June 4
Fremont Branch
• Closed Fridays through June 4
Green Lake Branch
• Currently closed for seismic retrofit construction
Greenwood Branch
• No planned closures
High Point Branch
• Closed Sundays through June 4
International District/Chinatown Branch
• Closed Fridays through June 4
Lake City Branch
• Closed Sundays through June 4
Madrona Sally-Goldmark Branch
• Closed Wednesdays and Fridays through June 4
Magnolia Branch
• Closed Sundays through June 4
Montlake Branch
• Closed Tuesdays and Fridays through June 4
NewHolly Branch
• Closed Mondays through June 4
Northeast Branch
• Closed Fridays through June 4
Northgate Branch
• Closed Saturdays through June 4
Queen Anne Branch
• Closed Saturdays through June 4
Rainier Beach Branch
• Closed Sunday, April 21, May 5, May 19 and June 2
South Park Branch
• Closed Mondays through June 4
Southwest Branch
• Closed Saturdays through June 4
University Branch
• No planned closures
Wallingford Branch
• Closed Fridays and Saturdays through June 4
West Seattle Branch
• Closed Fridays through June 4
Please visit our Hours and Locations page for location schedules.
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Green Lake Branch scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2024
The Green Lake Branch, one of The Seattle Public Library’s historically landmarked Carnegie buildings, is temporarily closed while undergoing a seismic retrofit and other major renovations, including the installation of a new HVAC system, accessibility improvements and interior modernization. We expect the branch to reopen in the summer of 2024.
This project, funded by the 2019 Library Levy, provides a unique opportunity to make the Green Lake Branch safer and better able to meet the needs of the community while preserving its important legacy.
The improvements and renovations to the Green Lake Branch will include:
- Seismic Retrofit: The Green Lake Branch will receive a comprehensive structural upgrade that will significantly increase the safety of the building during an earthquake.
- Accessibility Improvements: The entire building will be made more accessible for patrons with a new ramp from the sidewalk, a new ADA parking stall, new restrooms and a new fully accessible, west side building entrance leading to a new elevator serving both floors.
- HVAC System Replacement: The current gas-fired boiler system will be replaced with a new, highly efficient electric heat pump. The system will provide heating and air conditioning throughout the branch, allowing it to remain open and provide shelter and relief for the community on hot days.
- Interior Renovations: Interior improvements include renovations to the meeting room, two new study rooms, remodeled staff work areas, a new circulation/service desk, new lighting and new furniture will allow more efficient and flexible use of building space.
- Sustainability: The LEED-certified project is designed to meet the City of Seattle’s goals for environmentally responsible design.
Please visit this page or your branch webpage on spl.org before visiting to learn about any unanticipated closures or delays in opening.
– Find a list of Library locations and hours at spl.org/Hours
– Find a list of community shelters at spl.org/Shelter
– Bookmark spl.org/Today for daily schedule updates
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