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Seattle Central Library

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Seattle Central Business District, Seattle

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"From the 10th floor, walk past the elevators and around the corner."(7 Tips)
"non-fiction book spiral"(6 Tips)
"Love the architecture of this building"(25 Tips)
"Rem Koolhaas is a visionary."(3 Tips)

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Eye morelandApril 13, 2016
The floor on the first floor was installed by my friend it's great.
James A.June 28, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Beautiful building. Unfortunately for the homeless this is one of the only places sane to hang out. Toilets are often trashed
Teddy LybargerNovember 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Used the spl app to reserve books from my list a few days ago and the used it as my library card to check them out lightning fast today!
David TrampFebruary 28, 2010
Go to the children's reading room and be proud as your children learn a love of reading and continue their curious and fiery ascent toward heavenly knowledge.
James LeMay 19, 2015
Just a great community building to read, study and work
Danielle Davis HerronApril 13, 2010
I love going to the Pacific Northwest Ballet previews at the Downtown Seattle Library. They're normally at noon and serve as a great break from the workday. Read more
David StutzFebruary 21, 2010
Take the elevator to the top of the library. Walk out on the gangway overlooking the atrium. Listen. Walk down the spiral. Make sure to visit the red floor! Read more
Benjamin ChaitNovember 13, 2015
Incredible architecture.
Kyle WaymanAugust 30, 2011
The architecture here is quite impressive. Very fun to just wander around. Make sure you find the Red Room. Read more
Kelly SaruousJune 16, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Visit the Friend Shop -it's my favourite gift shop in the city & has many things from local artists, as well as $1 cloth bags!
Floyd WeedJanuary 30, 2016
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Travis WFebruary 16, 2017
Grab a book, find a chair, and relax!
AudreyJuly 20, 2015
The architecture is beautiful. Stop by if you can.
Jihee KimSeptember 9, 2014
Awesome architecture!
Stephanie ChaseJanuary 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The 11th floor, where the majority of HQ is located, is accessible by library staff only.
Sarah FoleyMarch 28, 2015
If nothing else, go inside simply to see the windows.
Jhayne CamagongApril 3, 2015
The architectural made is Awesome!
Pelin Güvenç KefelMay 9, 2018
Love the architecture!
Paige TurnerApril 6, 2012
Be sure to visit the FriendShop on Level 3 and check in for a Foursquare special!
Mary SFebruary 16, 2015
It is a very magical library experience
Ana SantosJune 14, 2017
Very quiet, free wi-fi.
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Nicholas GraysonAugust 16, 2014
They have books here. There are a lot of them.
Adams RitzmanMarch 28, 2014
Great service, excellent selection of material...
Ricardo HernandezDecember 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Stop wasting money on new books and Amazon. Get them here instead.
Carolyn WeiAugust 31, 2013
Find children's books in other languages. Many in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Felipe Vargas JiménezNovember 4, 2015
The most beautiful library I'd ever seen
Jay ErvinSeptember 16, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Haven't been here in a few weeks. Good library for doing good research.
Eduardo YuMarch 8, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Top floor is a great place to study because it's quiet. There's plenty of outlets for you to plug in your laptop.
Oremo OchilloAugust 2, 2015
Love the architecture of this building
Gordon WernerAugust 15, 2011
Amazing Public Library designed by Internationally renown architect Rem Koolhaas
Jeanne JacobsDecember 1, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Wonderful place to volunteer
Larry CollinsDecember 28, 2011
You can use the computers for 90 minutes and then you will have to come back tommorrow.
Leo LaraJune 15, 2019
Awesome architecture
Lane KMay 27, 2013
Really big library. Lots of hippies and homeless people. Outside kinda smells like pee.
@njwineandbeerOctober 8, 2013
Cool architecture meant to look like a stack of books
Creighton DeSimoneSeptember 24, 2017
Cool architecture.
David StrasserAugust 31, 2014
Take lots of pictures.
Aleena WeeDecember 22, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Watch interesting characters in the Reading room on the 10th floor:- sleeping- pretending to read while they continue sleeping- talking to themselves... LOUDLY- tearing bits of paper - eatin
Roberto Juárez-GarzaNovember 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Your coffee allowed in the premises as long as it has a tightly-closed lid.
Claudia FernandezApril 8, 2015
Great lunch break at the Library. 😊
⛵Captain Jack⛵January 31, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Best tip/tool ever. The directory on your phone.
Mouni ReddyJune 6, 2019
Greatest thing ever.
⛵Captain Jack⛵February 17, 2012
Been here 100+ times
These computers you can use for two hours if used for job related work. Doesn't take away from your allotted time of 90 mins.
Corey KimballJanuary 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Incredible library.
m dFebruary 16, 2016
Beautiful. Functional. Complicated.
Landon HowellJanuary 17, 2015
Find the red hall.
Dwight van TuylJanuary 10, 2010
SW side (4th Ave) of the spiral floors has a good view to sit and read or plug in a laptop for work.
Todd ZSeptember 20, 2011
Amazing architecture and design! Read more
Jenn PMay 8, 2015
Gorgeous building.

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