Amenities Highlights

  • Free Public Computers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Meeting Room
  • Free Parking
  • Single-Occupant All-Gender Restrooms
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No More Late Fines

Starting on Jan. 2, 2020, we will no longer charge daily late fines for overdue items, thanks to the 2019 Library Levy.

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Community Resource Specialist

Our Community Resource Specialist can help you find shelter, mental health counseling, job training, food assistance, legal help, domestic violence support or medical help. We also loan Wi-Fi hotspots and books to those living in encampments.

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About the University Branch

The renovated University Branch reopened Oct. 13, 2007. It is one of the oldest Carnegie libraries in Seattle. High ceilings, expansive windows and hanging lamps contribute to a sense of spaciousness. This location features a lower-level meeting room.

University Branch Highlights

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Exterior view of the University Branch
Library staff at service desk area at the University Branch
Children’s area at the University Branch
Children reading in the children’s area at the University Branch
Teen area at the University Branch
Library patrons using public computers at the University Branch
Library patron seating area at the University Branch
Interior view at the University Branch
Meeting room area at the University Branch
Interior detail at the University Branch

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