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Support Your Library

Seattle loves its libraries.  They enrich the lives of everyone in our community, regardless of age or economic circumstance.  Donating to The Seattle Public Library Foundation is a way for people who believe in the power of public libraries to change lives and to help keep our Library strong. 

Your Gift Makes a Big Difference

Help us buy more Library resources

Last year, the Foundation provided $1 million to purchase additional Library resources including books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, public computers and online databases. Over the past ten years, 20% of the Library’s collection budget--about one of every five books on the shelf—have been purchased with Foundation funding.  To help us buy more books and materials, donate now!

Help us continue free public programs

Every year the Foundation supports free public programs at the Central Library and in the branches. These programs include early literacy activities for pre-school children, the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, homework help for students, book groups for seniors, and public presentations by leading authors, scholars and artists.  To support exciting programs at the Library, donate here!


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News & Stories

Top Ten Books of 2011!
Librarians at The Seattle Public Library have hand-picked their top 10 books for 2011. 

Talk About Library Services 
The Seattle Public Library will hold three community meetings in January to disucss improving Library services. 

Seattle Public Library Gets 5 Star Rating!
The Seattle Public Library has been awarded the top rating of five stars among large libraries in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2011.  Learn more about the award.   

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