Seattle Public Library, Public library in Seattle, United States
The Seattle Public Library encompasses 27 branches throughout the city, with the Central Library featuring glass and steel geometric architecture spanning 11 floors.
The library system originated in 1890 as a city department, and Andrew Carnegie donated $200,000 to rebuild the collection after a devastating fire in 1901.
The institution supports literacy by providing 234,000 assisted information services and organizing 3,500 educational programs for different community groups annually.
The library maintains a collection of 2.8 million items, including books, digital resources, and academic databases, serving 293,000 active cardholders throughout Seattle.
The Central Library contains a continuous spiral of books extending through four floors, allowing visitors to browse the collection without switching levels.
Location: Seattle
Inception: 1890
Address: 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Website: https://spl.org
GPS coordinates: 47.60667,-122.33278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:26
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