The Seattle Public Library opens 12 locations on Monday, Dec. 27; 14 locations closed due to snow and freezing temperatures
release date: December 27, 2021
On Monday, Dec. 27, due to inclement weather and staffing limitations, The Seattle Public Library is only opening select Library locations, on a modified schedule. The following 12 locations will be open today at the schedule listed below.
Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N. , Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E. , Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S. , Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., Seattle
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., Seattle
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle
- Noon to 6 p.m.
Parking lots at Library locations have not been cleared and are impacted by snow and ice. The Library encourages patrons to use their best judgment in traveling. The city of Seattle’s Winter Weather page and King County Metro's information and alerts about routes during snow and ice are both good resources.
14 LIBRARY LOCATIONS CLOSED TODAY
The following branches, which were scheduled to be open today, will be closed: Ballard Branch, Delridge Branch, Fremont Branch, Green Lake Branch, International District/Chinatown Branch, Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch, Magnolia Branch, Montlake Branch, Northeast Branch, Queen Anne Branch, South Park Branch, University Branch, Wallingford Branch and the West Seattle Branch.
The Northgate Branch is also closed but was not scheduled to be open.
The “snow branches” that are open today were chosen because of factors such as proximity to public transportation, staffing levels and geographic spread.
MORE INFORMATION
Please visit spl.org for updated information this week as snow and freezing temperatures remain in the forecast.
Find information on shelter in Seattle during extreme weather and Library closures on our website: spl.org/shelter.
As a reminder, everyone must wear masks while in Library buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at spl.org/Ask. Hours for chat and phone service may be impacted by inclement weather as well.