The 11-level Central branch opened its doors to the public in May of 2004 to many excited fans of Rem Koolhaas, the Dutch architect who helped design the building alongside Joshua Ramus. Many visit ...

On a Wednesday morning, I climbed up the iconic bright chartreuse escalators in the OMA-designed Seattle Central Library. Before I had reached the Living Room—the main public room on the third floor—I ...

SEATTLE — Fashion District Northwest is inviting the community to discover how your wardrobe can boost confidence, simplify mornings, and showcase your personal power. On Sept. 20, the Seattle Central ...

Facades+ Seattle with a panel on the Seattle Central Library to align with the building’s 20th anniversary. (Lara Swimmer/Esto) The first presentation of the day spotlights Skyglass, a new residential ...

Thinking of grabbing a book to read in the park Thursday for Seattle’s warmest day of 2025 so far? Be warned that the Seattle Public Library is closing all of its locations on May 1. The library ...