Regional Manager: Valerie Wonder
Access to the Seattle Room on Level 10 is available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Faye G. Allen Children’s Center located on Level 1 closes at 6 p.m. each evening.
The Chocolati coffee cart is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Join us for story time, play groups and more
We offer fun, educational activities for kids of all age! Find free in person story times, classes and activities at a branch near you!
Get free help with school work.
During the school year, we offer programs and services to help students of all ages succeed in school. We offer in-person Homework Help and Virtual Tutoring, which includes academic coaching, one-on-one tutoring, math and reading skill-building games and activities, college prep resources and more.
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.