Northgate Branch - The Seattle Public Library — Attraction in Seattle

The library staff of this SPL location, combined with the lovely open ceiling, ample seating (most days), view of the community park and nearby trees, clean bathrooms, easy holds shelves, proximity to Transit (2 bus stops away from the light rail station) and climate control (heating & AC!) easily make this location my favorite branch of all branches of the Seattle Public Library. The staff member with the blue hair especially makes efforts to treat every single member of the community with the same kind respect and keen helpfulness, and seems incredibly competent. Truly though, everyone here continues to be high quality, good people with care for their work and high cultural competence. I am so glad to experience this little haven. Protect our libraries! Get a library card! Tell...

Although the selection of books is somewhat limited, the Northgate Branch Library has an ample number of computers and comfy rocking chairs. There are also 2 study rooms, printers and copiers (both black & white and color), and a separate room with movie screenings. There are two outdoor book-drops, one located beside each of the two entrances. King County Metro Rt. 41 stops directly in front of the branch (along with a few other routes). There's also a good-sized parking lot. Bonus, the branch is located in front of the Northgate Community Center, which has a...

An older women employee said that if no one was kicking us out of the study room then we could stay as long as we liked. Two weeks ago I was here and a younger more heavy-set women kicked us out of the study room when no one else needed to use it. Obviously we would leave if our time is up and a another person needed the room, but to kick us out just for staying too long...