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The Seattle Public Library will transition to a new fall hours schedule beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25. The fall schedule will increase the total number of open hours systemwide from 1,283 hours per week to 1,360 hours per week, representing a 6% increase in open hours compared to the current summer hours schedule.
While most locations will maintain their current schedules, we are restoring weekend hours at the Columbia, International District-Chinatown, Lake City and Northgate branches, restoring an open day at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch and restoring some evening hours at the Montlake Branch. We are also slightly adjusting the daily schedules at some branches, including several in the southeast region, to accommodate the afterschool and weekend access needs of patrons in these neighborhoods.
The Library’s new fall schedule includes open hours for the Green Lake Branch, where major renovations -- including a seismic retrofit and installations of a new accessible elevator, EV charging stations and modern, electric HVAC system -- are nearing completion. When the Green Lake Branch opens later this fall, it will open according to the schedule provided below. Current information about renovations at the Green Lake Branch and an updated reopening timeline can be found on our Seismic Retrofit Projects page.
The Library adopted its current summer hours schedule on June 20 to help reduce the frequency of unplanned closures at locations without air conditioning during the hotter months, and to ensure reliable access to services while the Library was experiencing staffing shortages. The Library worked to increase staffing levels over the summer to accommodate the new fall schedule. And thanks to a recent $5.5 million award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it is anticipated that all 27 Library locations will be equipped with air conditioning within the next three years.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Beginning Sept. 25, Library locations will operate according to the schedules listed below, which will also be posted at the Library’s Hours and Locations page. When the Green Lake Branch reopens later this fall, it will operate according to the schedule listed below.
When branches are scheduled to be closed, their book returns will remain open and patron holds will be extended.
Central Library
Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ballard Branch
Mon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tue 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thu 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fremont Branch
Mon Closed
Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri Closed
Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Magnolia Branch
Mon Closed
Tue Noon to 8 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thu Noon to 8 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun Closed
Queen Anne Branch
Mon Closed
Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wed Noon to 8 p.m.
Thu Noon to 8 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat Closed
Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at www.spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information.