The Seattle Public Library gives you 24/7 free access to books, music, movies, TV shows, classes and more.

You can reach Library staff by chat, email or phone during open hours. Support your Library Find out how you can support your Library by donating money, books or your time as a volunteer.

The new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative "Books Spiral," a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab.

Whether you are looking for a good book to read or the best new local music, you can find it at your Library. Download free music, stream movies and TV shows, listen to audiobooks or explore staff picks and other reading lists.

Explore O'Reilly Complete Public Library OverDrive & Libby We have thousands of e-books and audiobooks you can borrow for three weeks and download to most devices.

Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class Library system with 27 locations. Learn more about us, our contributions to the city and how you can support our work.

O'Reilly Complete Public Library: Read free technology and business books online to learn new skills. Seattle Times (1895- Current) : Read fully digitized editions of The Seattle Times online for free.

All of our Library locations offer something for visitors, whether you are interested in art, architecture or just want to use free Wi-Fi. Plan a visit to the iconic Central Library or one of our 26 neighborhood branches.

The Seattle Public Library was established as an official city department in 1890, but its roots in the city date back as far as 1868, just 17 years after the Denny Party settled here in 1851. A lumber company vice president borrowed its first book, a brand new copy of Mark Twain's "Innocents Abroad."

We have thousands of e-books and audiobooks you can borrow for three weeks and download to most devices for free with your Library card. You can access our e-books and audiobooks from anywhere using your web browser or the Libby App.