Downtown Seattle’s Central Library to reopen Tuesday for first time in more than a year

On Tuesday, Seattle Public Libraries will reopen the Central Library in Downtown Seattle for the first time in more than a year.

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The building will open in segments. Levels 1, 3 and 5 are first. The rest will open in the coming weeks.

The open levels include access to the children’s area, adult fiction and world languages, computers, Wi-Fi, self-checkout and more.

Nine other locations will also reopen this week: Columbia, Delridge, Greenwood, High Point, International District/Chinatown, Magnolia, Queen Anne, South Park and University.

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When the branches reopen, masks and social distancing will be required, regardless of vaccination status.

Visitors can browse books, pick up holds, use computers or Wi-Fi, and more at the locations.

Get a complete list of reopened libraries and hours here.

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