The Seattle Public Library Expands Open Hours at Nine Locations Starting Wednesday, Jan. 29
release date: January 2, 2025
The Seattle Public Library will add open hours at nine branches starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29. With this increase, all library locations, with the exception of the University Branch, which closes on Jan. 29 for renovations, will be open at least six days a week. Thirteen locations will be open seven days a week.
“With this expansion, our patrons can visit our Library spaces more days a week to use the services that are most important to them, from browsing and checking out materials to attending our many wonderful programs,” said Chief Librarian Tom Fay. “We look forward to seeing more of you in 2025!”
The schedule is expected to stay the same through 2025, with the goal of providing stable and consistent operations.
Here are highlights of the changes:
- An extra day a week for nine branches: Nine branches have added an extra day a week to their schedule, including the Fremont, Madrona-Sally Goldmark, Magnolia, Montlake, NewHolly, Queen Anne and Wallingford branches, which will now be open six days a week; and the Northeast and Northgate branches, which will now be open seven days a week. All Library locations not currently closed for renovations are open at least six days a week.
- Additional hours at two branches: The Northeast Branch has also added morning hours two days a week and the Northgate Branch has added morning hours one day a week to accommodate the needs of the patrons in the neighborhood.
The new schedule adds 78 hours weekly across the nine branches.
UNIVERSITY BRANCH CLOSURE BEGINS JAN. 29
Also on January 29, the University Branch will close through late 2026 for a major seismic retrofit and modernization project. When the branch reopens in late 2026, patrons will be able to enjoy several significant improvements, including installation of an electric HVAC system and air conditioning, new study rooms, a music room, remodeled restrooms, the installation of an elevator, new furniture, lighting, carpeting and more. Learn more about the project on our blog.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, Library locations will operate according to the schedules listed below, which will also be posted at the Library’s Hours and Locations page.
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Central Library Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Ballard Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Beacon Hill Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Broadview Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun CLOSED |
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Capitol Hill Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Columbia Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Delridge Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun CLOSED |
Douglass-Truth Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Fremont Branch Mon CLOSED Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Green Lake Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri CLOSED Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Greenwood Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
High Point Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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International District/Chinatown Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri CLOSED Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Lake City Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri CLOSED Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Magnolia Branch Mon CLOSED Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Montlake Branch Mon CLOSED Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
NewHolly Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun CLOSED |
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Northeast Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Northgate Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Queen Anne Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat CLOSED Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Rainier Beach Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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South Park Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Southwest Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat CLOSED Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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University Branch The University Branch will close starting on Jan. 29 for seismic retrofit and remodeling reconstruction. It is expected to reopen in late 2026.
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Wallingford Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri CLOSED Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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West Seattle Branch Mon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri CLOSED Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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The hours expansion represents a restoration of some hours that the Library reduced in 2024 to navigate the impacts of reduced staffing levels because of a citywide hiring freeze. It also represents an increase of hours compared to 2019, thanks to funding from the seven-year, $219.1 million 2019 Library Levy, which supplements city funding to support core Library services, including open hours.
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