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1000 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1109
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+1 206 386 4636
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Neighborhood :
Downtown
http://www.spl.org/ - Mon to Thu from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM,Fri to Sat from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM,Sun from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Head over to Seattle's Central Library for a dose of knowledge and info-tainment. This striking establishment, with its glass exterior and revolutionary interiors, has over 1 million items in its collection, including 9,906 shelves devoted entirely to books! Spread over 362,987 square feet, it is an impressive mix of the formal and informal. Known as much for its facilities as it is for its impressive architecture, this is one library that's worth a visit. Reserve in advance for the free general or architectural tours which take place daily.
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This place is a must see! I am not one easily impressed by modern architecture or modern art, but the Seattle Public Library is something to behold....
pretty much one of the coolest building this side of 2010. im a big fan of the red floor. and the guys that look at porn on the computers like it aint no...
Library policy fail! Review is regarding an experience I had at two other SPL locations involving a damaged book I returned. Since this is the central...
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best library
i'm from portland, and i was recently visiting seattle. my friends wanted me to see this library. it is a great tourist stop. I was amazed by t...
If backed-up next to each other, the 9,906 shelves in this downtown civic institution would stretch over 30 miles.
Principle architect Rem Koolhaas (Netherlands) designed this awe-inspiring structure which includes traditional reading rooms as we
new, modern, lots of nice features by Emilia G. at InsiderPages
The building is very nice- an interesting, new construction in the downtown Seattle. Inside- it is huge! the children department is a great pla...
The Beauty is Inside and Out by Shane H. at InsiderPages
The new Seattle Central library is beautiful both inside and out. While the form has taken a front seat to function at times the library is a ...
Way too hyped up by Katie C. at InsiderPages
Seattles new Central Library is located in the heart of downtown. While its been praised for its interesting design and stylish looks, I do no...
Best library in the world by patrick d. at InsiderPages
Everyone in Seattle needs to visit this library. I didn't hang out in librarys too much after school until I visited this one. It's huge. I sua...
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