On Tuesday, Dec. 28, due to inclement weather and staffing limitations, The Seattle Public Library is only opening some Library locations at reduced hours. The following locations will be open today at the schedule listed below. Check for updates at www.spl.org/Snow.
LIBRARY LOCATIONS OPEN ON TUESDAY, DEC. 28
- Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle: Noon to 6 p.m.
- Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 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.
- 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: Noon 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: Noon to 6 p.m.
- Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle: Noon to 6 p.m.
Parking lots at some Library locations have been cleared but others have not and continue and to be 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.
LIBRARY LOCATIONS CLOSED ON TUESDAY, DEC. 28
- Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle
- Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle
- Fremont Branch, 731 N. 35th St., Seattle
- Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle
- International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle
- Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch, 1134 33rd Ave., Seattle
- Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., Seattle
- Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., Seattle
- Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle
- Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle
- Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., Seattle
- South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle
- University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle:1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wallingford Branch, 1501 N. 45th St., Seattle
- West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., Seattle
Bookdrops at closed locations are open.
The “snow branches” open today were chosen because of factors such as proximity to public transportation, staffing levels and geographic spread.
MORE INFORMATION
Visit spl.org/snow for updated information on Library closures 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.
