Fully Accessible
Safe Place
Amenities Highlights
- Free Public Computers
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Meeting Rooms
- Study Rooms
- Quiet Room
- WorkSource Connection Site
- Maritime and Fishing Industry Collection
- Free Parking
- Single-Occupant All-Gender Restroom
- Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
Seattle Writes
Our Seattle Writes program offers you time and space to experiment and improve your creative writing. We offer year-round drop-in writing circles, a fall series of classes, and recordings available anytime.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Find help with basic math or prepare for tests. We offer in-person tutoring, informal conversation groups, classes, and online learning options to suit all learning styles.
Featured Events
All Ballard Branch EventsAbout the Ballard Branch
The current Ballard Branch opened on May 15, 2005. It is one of the most heavily used branches in the Library system. It has a nautical-themed green roof planted with native flora. You can view the green roof from a periscope in the branch.
Ballard Branch photo gallery
