Libraries
An Interview with Seattle’s Chief Librarian, Tom Fay
From robotic kiosks to essential and safe Third Places, Seattle's Libraries chart a path to the future.
Op-Ed: How to Create Libraries of the Future
These six ideas would create a brighter future for local libraries by adapting to emerging needs.
Currently, both the Seattle Public Library (SPL) and the...
Seattle’s Public Libraries Chart a New Strategic Direction
At its core, the strategy is built on the idea that “the library makes a difference in people’s lives and in the greater community."
All...
As Seattle Public Library Sees Funding Restored, Survey Seeks Input on Library Hours
When voters overwhelmingly passed the most recent update to Seattle's public library levy in 2019, expanded hours at all 26 neighborhood branch libraries was...
To Stave off Recession Ready the Shovel-Ready Infrastructure Projects
This week's financial news has been grim. With markets getting fleeced by the spreading impacts of COVID-19 and a weak response from federal officials,...
New Library Levy Proposes Small Steps Forward for Access
Last week, Seattle got a look at the proposed update to the Seattle Public Library's capital and operations levy, replacing the one expiring this...