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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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Stephanie ChaseJanuary 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The 11th floor, where the majority of HQ is located, is accessible by library staff only.
Jonathon ColmanJanuary 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Check out a book (or a comic book or a CD or a DVD) from one of the best - and most beautiful - libraries in the Americas.
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Dirty BirdOctober 20, 2014
Gorgeous building with lots of glass near the water front.
Eye morelandApril 13, 2016
The floor on the first floor was installed by my friend it's great.
W. DunlapFebruary 8, 2010
Take Link light rail to get here. Exit at the 3rd & Seneca end of University Street Station, then go 1 block uphill east on Seneca, then 1 block south on 4th, and you're at the library's front door!
Carolyn WeiAugust 31, 2013
Find children's books in other languages. Many in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
AAF SeattleDecember 19, 2013
Site of the AAF Seattle Speaker Series: David Burkus on "The Myths of Creativity," 12/19/2013. #CreativeMyths [info] Read more
AAF SeattleJune 12, 2013
The architectural views here alone will open windows in your mind. Tap into this space!
James LeMay 19, 2015
Just a great community building to read, study and work
Sarah FoleyMarch 28, 2015
If nothing else, go inside simply to see the windows.
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
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.
Jay ErvinSeptember 16, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Haven't been here in a few weeks. Good library for doing good research.
Benjamin ChaitNovember 13, 2015
Incredible architecture.
AudreyJuly 20, 2015
The architecture is beautiful. Stop by if you can.
Nicholas GraysonAugust 16, 2014
They have books here. There are a lot of them.
Roberto Juárez-GarzaNovember 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Your coffee allowed in the premises as long as it has a tightly-closed lid.
Zachary SlaterJuly 22, 2011
Enter, appreciate, then leave when you realize you can fit most of it on your {insert ereader here}
Lane KMay 27, 2013
Really big library. Lots of hippies and homeless people. Outside kinda smells like pee.
Jhayne CamagongApril 3, 2015
The architectural made is Awesome!
Travis WFebruary 16, 2017
Grab a book, find a chair, and relax!
Jihee KimSeptember 9, 2014
Awesome architecture!
Ana SantosJune 14, 2017
Very quiet, free wi-fi.
Larry CollinsDecember 28, 2011
You can use the computers for 90 minutes and then you will have to come back tommorrow.
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Pelin Güvenç KefelMay 9, 2018
Love the architecture!
Mary SFebruary 16, 2015
It is a very magical library experience
Felipe Vargas JiménezNovember 4, 2015
The most beautiful library I'd ever seen
Claudia FernandezApril 8, 2015
Great lunch break at the Library. 😊
Adams RitzmanMarch 28, 2014
Great service, excellent selection of material...
⛵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.
Oremo OchilloAugust 2, 2015
Love the architecture of this building
@njwineandbeerOctober 8, 2013
Cool architecture meant to look like a stack of books
Paige TurnerApril 6, 2012
Be sure to visit the FriendShop on Level 3 and check in for a Foursquare special!
Jeanne JacobsDecember 1, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Wonderful place to volunteer
Floyd WeedJanuary 30, 2016
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Ricardo HernandezDecember 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Stop wasting money on new books and Amazon. Get them here instead.
Mouni ReddyJune 6, 2019
Greatest thing ever.
Leo LaraJune 15, 2019
Awesome architecture
⛵Captain Jack⛵January 31, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Best tip/tool ever. The directory on your phone.
Creighton DeSimoneSeptember 24, 2017
Cool architecture.
David StrasserAugust 31, 2014
Take lots of pictures.
m dFebruary 16, 2016
Beautiful. Functional. Complicated.
Corey KimballJanuary 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Incredible library.
Jenn PMay 8, 2015
Gorgeous building.
Todd ZSeptember 20, 2011
Amazing architecture and design! Read more
Landon HowellJanuary 17, 2015
Find the red hall.
Gordon WernerAugust 15, 2011
Amazing Public Library designed by Internationally renown architect Rem Koolhaas
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.
Jordan AllenMarch 2, 2010
Walking the entire spiral is the equivalent of 9 city blocks. Knowledge and excercise!

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