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The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

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emilylime
New York City

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

Why I recommend this place to visitors

You should definitely go to this library if you have ever worked in any library, because a lot of the things that just sort of look cool suddenly strike you as very freakin’ handy.


NedRaggett
Costa Mesa

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

The first time I went to this place

...I was with friends, some new to the library like me, some familiar with it. We roamed the length and breadth of the building, marvelling at its architecture and art—it’s just such an experience to be in, and Koolhaas’s reputation is incredibly well deserved. I admit, it’d be a pleasure to work there, were I living in the city.


artfulaction
Carrboro

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

AMAZING.

I love libraries, but even if you don’t, the architecture of this building is just breathtaking. From the frame of the thing itself to the red room, it’s so beautiful. And the best part is that it holds books. The top floor is probably the most amazing place to sit and read something quietly. If I lived in Seattle, I would LIVE in this library.


John Kopanas
Montreal

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

Wow...

I am in the library as we speak and this has to be one of the nicest libraries I have seen in my short life. This place is amazing. The views… everything. I want to move here just for the library. Strong statement I know!


nananaina
Madrid

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

the place looks great.

i want to go to these red room.


maozed
Seattle

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

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SPACE LIBRARY


mephistothephisto
Bellingham

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Not worth visiting!

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This library is a maze and an eyesore to boot. Very cold and beureaucratic feeling, practically straight out of Brazil (the movie). Plus, ever since it was built, a large part of the books in other libraries in town seem to have been relocated there.


Mahalie
Seattle

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

I'm an Architectural Docent

I love this library, am a patron, a local, volunteer and I give archtictural tours as well. I’m happy to answer questions and definately nominate it as the #1 must-see place in Seattle.

(Image is of me giving a tour in the library’s ‘living room’)


FuriousAngel
Seattle

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

Just for the glass architecture alone.

It’s so fun to get lost in the library. :-)


willyb
Miami Beach

The Seattle Public Library - Central Library

Worth visiting!

totally awesome

totally awesome