About Us
Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class Library system with 27 locations. Learn more about us, our contributions to the city and how you can support our work.
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Library Careers : Discover job openings for librarians and other Library staff roles.
Contact Us : Reach out to Library leadership and administration.
Volunteer : Volunteer to help at Library branches and events.
Student Assistant Program : Earn credits and gain skills through Library jobs for students.
Impact Report : Read annual reports on the impacts of Library programs, services and collections.
Read about our strategic direction
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Library Impact
Learn about the impacts of Library programs, services and collections.
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What you'll find here
- 2023 Impact Report
- 2022 Impact Report
- 2021 Impact Report
Library Careers
Browse current job openings at The Seattle Public Library and discover the benefits of working at one of our community’s leading institutions.
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What you'll find here
- Employee Benefits
- Application Instructions
- Student Assistant Program
Library Policies
Policies govern many aspects of library services and are approved by The Seattle Public Library board of trustees.
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What you'll find here
- Borrower Eligibility & Responsibilities
- Confidentiality of Patron Information
- Rules of Conduct
News Releases
These are the Library's news releases.
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What you'll find here
- Current News Releases
- Recent Media Coverage
Support Us
Discover how you can support your Library through donations of money or time.
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What you'll find here
- Friends of The Seattle Public Library
- The Seattle Public Library Foundation
- Volunteer
The Organization
Learn about our budget, operations and leadership.
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What you'll find here
- Leadership
- Strategic Direction
- Budget & Operations
If you have a question or need help, Ask Us or call 206-386-4636.