Seattle Central Library, Seattle

Name: Seattle Central Library
Address: 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104, United States
Telephone: (206) 386-4636

#115 among attractions in Seattle

Library, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004. Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus of OMA/LMN were the principal architects, and Magnusson Klemencic Associates was the structural engineer with Arup. Arup also provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, as well as fire/life safety, security, IT and communications, and audio visual consulting. Hoffman Construction Company of Portland, Oregon, was the general contractor. ()

Alternative names: Height: 196 ftFloors: 11Coordinates: 47°36'24"N, 122°19'59"W

Address

1000 4th AveDowntown Seattle (Seattle Central Business District)Seattle 98104 United States

Contact

(206) 386-4636

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Day trips

Seattle Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder, Collins Pub, Benaroya Hall.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
11 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
0.4 miNW
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
~1690 ftS
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
~1110 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
6 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~1550 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
8 min walk • ACT Theatre is a regional, non-profit theatre organization in Seattle, in the US state of Washington. Gregory A. Falls founded ACT in 1965 and served as its first Artistic director; at the time ACT was founded he was also head of the Drama Department at the University of Washington.
~940 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
5 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~180 ftS
Monuments and statues
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle
1 min walk • Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, also known as Dallas Piece or Vertebrae, is an abstract bronze sculpture by Henry Moore. It was cast in 1978–79, specifically for a site outside I.M. Pei's Dallas City Hall, and is the largest version of a sculpture that Moore created in 1968.
~1640 ftS
Antiques, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pioneer Building, Seattle
8 min walk • The Pioneer Building is a Richardsonian Romanesque stone, red brick, terra cotta, and cast iron building located on the northeast corner of First Avenue and James Street, in Seattle's Pioneer Square District.
~1610 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
8 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.
~1640 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, B. Marcus Priteca
Coliseum Theater, Seattle
8 min walk • The Coliseum Theater, a former cinema in Seattle, Washington, opened January 8, 1916. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and is also an official Seattle city landmark. Designed by B.
~1120 ftNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle
6 min walk • Town Hall Seattle, or Town Hall locally, is a cultural center and performance hall located on Seattle, Washington, USA's First Hill at 1119 8th Ave.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seattle Central Library open?

Seattle Central Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Seattle Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Seattle Public Library, Seattle (1 min walk), Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle (1 min walk), Women's University Club of Seattle, Seattle (3 min walk), DocuSign Tower, Seattle (4 min walk).

How to get to Seattle Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seattle Central Library:

Bus

5th Ave & Spring St • Lines: 630 (1 min walk)
4th Ave & Madison St • Lines: 101, 102, 150, 252, 257, 268, 301, 545 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (3 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (10 min walk)

Light rail

University Street • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (10 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (12 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (11 min walk)
Seattle King Street (17 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (13 min walk)
Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (14 min walk)