The Library’s New Fall Hours Schedule to Begin on September 25
release date: September 11, 2024
The Seattle Public Library will transition to a new fall hours schedule beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25. The fall schedule will increase the total number of open hours systemwide from 1,283 hours per week to 1,360 hours per week, representing a 6% increase in open hours compared to the current summer hours schedule.
While most locations will maintain their current schedules, we are restoring weekend hours at the Columbia, International District-Chinatown, Lake City and Northgate branches, restoring an open day the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch and restoring some evening hours at the Montlake Branch. We are also slightly adjusting the daily schedules at some branches, including several in the southeast region, to accommodate the afterschool and weekend access needs of patrons in these neighborhoods.
The Library’s new fall schedule includes open hours for the Green Lake Branch, where major renovations -- including a seismic retrofit and installations of a new accessible elevator, EV charging stations and modern, electric HVAC system -- are nearing completion. When the Green Lake Branch opens later this fall, it will open according to the schedule provided below. Current information about renovations at the Green Lake Branch and an updated reopening timeline can be found our Seismic Retrofit Projects page.
The Library adopted its current summer hours schedule on June 20 to help reduce the frequency of unplanned closures at locations without air conditioning during the hotter months, and to ensure reliable access to services while the Library was experiencing staffing shortages. The Library worked to increase staffing levels over the summer to accommodate the new fall schedule. And thanks to a recent $5.5 million award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it is anticipated that all 27 Library locations will be equipped with air conditioning within the next three years.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25, Library locations will operate according to the schedules listed below, which will also be posted at the Library’s Hours and Locations page. When the Green Lake Branch reopens later this fall, it will operate according to the schedule listed below.
When branches are scheduled to be closed, their book returns will remain open and patron holds will be extended.
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Central Library Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Ballard Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Beacon Hill Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Broadview Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Closed |
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Capitol Hill Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Columbia Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Delridge Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Closed |
Douglass-Truth Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Fremont Branch Mon Closed Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Green Lake Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Greenwood Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
High Point Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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International District/Chinatown Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Lake City Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch Mon Closed Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Magnolia Branch Mon Closed Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Closed |
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Montlake Branch Mon Closed Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
NewHolly Branch Mon Closed Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Closed |
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Northeast Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Northgate Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Closed |
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Queen Anne Branch Mon Closed Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat Closed Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Rainier Beach Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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South Park Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Southwest Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed Noon to 8 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat Closed Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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University Branch Mon Closed Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu Noon to 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat Closed Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Wallingford Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat Closed Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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West Seattle Branch Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue Noon to 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri Closed Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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