When is Seattle Public Library open?
Mon 10 AM–6 PM; Tue–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–6 PM.
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LibraryWest Edge
Seattle Public Library
- 4.71.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
The Seattle Public Library - Central Library is an airy, architecturally striking public space with stacked floors and abundant natural light. It specializes in extensive research collections, public programs, and multimedia resources — a must-visit for architecture lovers, students, and curious tourists. Expect open reading areas, exhibits, helpful staff, and panoramic city views from higher levels.
Quick answers
Seattle Public Library in short
When is the best time to visit Seattle Public Library?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Seattle Public Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Where is Seattle Public Library?
1000 4th Ave,Seattle, WA 98104.
Right now · 11:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Indoors
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Where and how
- 1 Seattle Public Library
- 2 Tulio · 2 min
- 3 Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge · 2 min
- 4 The George · 3 min
- 5 Olympic Bar · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Good for working on laptop
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Tourists
- University students
Around West Edge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowTulioRestaurant · 2 min walk
Good nowCharlotte Restaurant & LoungeRestaurant · 2 min walk
The GeorgeRestaurant · 3 min walkOlympic BarBar · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.