West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library

48 reviews

2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

www.spl.org

+12066847444

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West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library is a Public library located at 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. It has received 48 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-6PM
Tuesday10AM-6PM
Wednesday10AM-6PM
Thursday10AM-6PM
Friday10AM-6PM
Saturday12-8PM
Sunday12-8PM

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  • The address of West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library: 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

  • West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library has 4.7 stars from 48 reviews

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  • "This branch on the Seattle public library is so welcoming they have a very large selection of adult and kids books and some audiobooks and dvds you can watch the dvds in the library at one of the computers acquiring a library card is very easy just go up to the librarian when you first walk in"

    "There's a great selection of books and a beautiful place to explore at this library location"

    "Love the children's story time! They have a large room separate from the normal library area which allows the children to make some noise and move around"

    "Disappointed in the customer service"

    "Well organized, always a clean and friendly place to read or do research"

Reviews

  • Sebastian Cohen

This branch on the Seattle public library is so welcoming they have a very large selection of adult and kids books and some audiobooks and dvds you can watch the dvds in the library at one of the computers acquiring a library card is very easy just go up to the librarian when you first walk in

  • Asa Buehler

There's a great selection of books and a beautiful place to explore at this library location. I love the reading areas that they have set up around the area along with the community programs that they put on. From connecting with others to finding a nice place to read this is a great library.

  • Athena Larson

Love the children's story time! They have a large room separate from the normal library area which allows the children to make some noise and move around. The librarian that leads the story time is wonderful!!!! She takes the time to get

  • Miranda Witherspoon

Disappointed in the customer service. Went for the seattle seed swap. Since I’m new to the area, I was excited to also get my library card. I walked to the front desk and was met with a very gruff pair with sour attitudes. “Why hadn’t I

  • Jim S

Well organized, always a clean and friendly place to read or do research. Staff is professional, friendly and always helpful. I can count on them to find a book I can’t locate including books they don’t have but are able to borrow from

  • Matt Flores

Great location for WS residents near Alki. Very clean and organized. Friendly staff, and if you're anything like me, you'll enjoy the cozy inside and out. I love reading inside on a rainy day or outside on a sunny day.

  • Rene' M. Karn

Support your local library! It's a place for community, unity & opportunity. Their services do so much for the community. Show them some love!

  • Jo Bledsoe

This is a restored beautiful old library, vary sentimental to me as my son grew up with this branch. Archeteual bluffs will love this.

  • kinjal

Good collection of books and magazines for kids and adults. Nicely organized and clean library. Best library in West Seattle.

  • K Min

They gave each person $1.50 credit per week for printing during COVID. Also the staff are super nice here!

  • Jamie Hanley

The exterior lighting makes it so nice and inviting, not to mention you can see where you're walking!

  • Richard Flaten

Great source of entertainment!! A neighborhood would not be a neighborhood without a public library!!

  • Deborah Jaramillo

Great selection of books, video resources. Free computers, small fee for printing. Friendly staff

  • Eric Wyatt

Love this beautiful library! It’s a great place to work…and read. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • kate Ellis

Hoping you guys get fans or AC for your staff and so you dont have to close the branch early

  • Bruce Englehardt

Small and lacking in good seating and power outlets for portable electronics.

  • Jasmine H

they had a restriction on bags. but it is really architectural inside

  • Judy Halls

Parking can be a pain, but the librarians are friendly and helpful!

  • Miles Blount

Beautiful building and wonderful people! Terrific website.

  • Debra Landrum

Nice place to get some work done. Or read for a bit.

  • John Akers Jr.

Free Wi-Fi and clean restrooms. What's not to love?

  • Jack K

Love the vibe here and they have many good books.

  • Greg Asmus

Small. Beautiful building and a helpful staff

  • Cynthia

Nice and quiet. Comfortable reading chairs

  • Chris Kerr

Just awesome after the remodeling

  • Kamil Bojanczyk

Fun place to spend an afternoon

  • Angela Long

Nice library, but small.

  • al leclerc

Easy access and clean.

  • Charlotte Bridge

Love this place

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