Ballard Branch Amenities & Equipment
Visit your Library to find a space to meet, study, work or read. You can use public computers and free Wi-Fi at all 27 Library locations. Find out what else you can do at your neighborhood branch.
Meeting & Study Rooms
- Free meeting room for up to 120 people, depending on the layout. Reserve branch meeting rooms online.
- 3 free study rooms. First come, first served.
- Quiet room available.
- Seating and tables with electrical outlets.
Computers & Equipment
- 19 computers with internet access.
- 7 computers dedicated for browsing the catalog and accessing the Library's online resources.
- In-library use only laptops with internet access.
- In-library use only external optical drives to play CDs and DVDs.
- Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) during open hours.
- Public printer, copier and scanner. Print from your own device with Wi-Fi printing.
- Free scanning, translating and online faxing station.
- Charging station with Android and Apple charging cables.
- Courtesy phone to make brief, local phone calls.
Transportation
- Bike rack located on south side of building.
- Get to the Library on public transit.
- Free parking in parking garage.
Accessibility Information
- Accessibility toolkits with adaptive equipment to help people who are blind or low vision use computers and other Library resources.
- ADA parking is available in parking garage.
- Elevator access from parking garage.
- Interior book return is completely accessible.
- Exterior book return is accessible via foot and mobility device.
- Sensory kits with calming materials, fidget items and communication tools to help patrons experiencing overstimulation stay at the library and feel better supported.
Other Amenities
- Japanese & Spanish Collections for all ages. Learn more about World Languages at the Library.
- Maritime and Fishing Industry Collection.
- Dedicated areas for children and teens.
- SPL Holds Lockers for 24/7 holds pick-up.
- Single-occupant all-gender restrooms and multi-stall single-gender restrooms. View list of restroom types by location.
- Book return slot is located on the west wall of the building, on 22nd Ave. N.W., to the right of the entrance.
- Air conditioning.
- Ballot Drop Box is located near this branch.