How big is the Seattle Library?
How big is the Seattle Library?
362,987 sq ft
| Seattle Central Library | |
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| Floor count | 11 |
| Floor area | 362,987 sq ft (33,700 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | LMN Architects/Office for Metropolitan Architecture |
How many floors does the Seattle Central Library have?
11-floor
About the Central Library The 11-floor building contains an innovative “Books Spiral,” a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read.
Who built the Seattle Central Library?
Rem Koolhaas
Joshua Prince-Ramus
Seattle Public Library-Central Library/Architects
How many books are in the Seattle Public Library?
2018 Statistical & Financial Summaries
| Books and Materials | $7,651,000 |
| Equipment | $3,642,000 |
| Maintenance, Security and Utilities | $3,200,000 |
| Supplies | $672,000 |
| Total | $74,977,000 |
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How many people use Seattle Public Library?
2019 Statistical & Financial Summaries
| Central Library and branches | 4.9 million |
| Online visits (website and catalog visits) | 12.5 million |
| Total Patron Visits | 17.4 million |
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When was Seattle library built?
1890Seattle Public Library / Founded
The Seattle Public Library was established as an official city department in 1890, but its roots in the city date back as far as 1868, just 17 years after the Denny Party settled here in 1851.
What is the concept of Seattle?
Noun. 1. Seattle – a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Ranier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington.
When was the Seattle Public Library built?
Are Seattle libraries open?
Thu 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Who designed the library in Seattle?
Office for Metropolitan Architecture
LMN Architects
Seattle Public Library-Central Library/Architecture firms
What makes Seattle special?
Seattle is famous for Starbucks and overall coffee culture, grunge music scene, the Seahawks, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, headquarters of a lot of the tech industry (including both Amazon and Microsoft), hiking, kayaking, and general outdoors lifestyle (think REI). But that’s not all!
Can Seattle residents get a King County Library card?
King County Library System (KCLS) Seattle residents are also eligible for a free KCLS card. If you qualify for a free Seattle Public Library card because you work, go to school or own property in our free service area, please complete a Library card application.
Is the Seattle Public Library part of the city of Seattle?
The Seattle Public Library became a part of the city of Seattle in 1890.
What is Seattle nickname?
Emerald City
With all the lush forestry, it’s no surprise Seattle garnered the nickname Emerald City, though it’s also been known as “Rain City,” “The Coffee Capital of the World” as well as “Jet City.”
What is Seattle known for historically?
Seattle is known for distinctive landmarks like the Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture, a rich musical history — Jimi Hendrix and grunge were born there —, as well as for being the Coffee Capital of the World (or one of them).
What are Seattle citizens called?
Seattleites
Seattle residents are known as Seattleites.
Can I use my Seattle library card at King County library?
King County Library System (KCLS) If you live, work, go to school or own property in King County (even outside the city of Seattle) you qualify for a free Seattle Public Library card through our reciprocal agreement with the King County Library System.
