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Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library is the flagship of the Seattle Public Library system, known for its 11-story glass-and-steel building in downtown Seattle.
Why go
Visit Seattle Central Library to see a major piece of downtown civic architecture as well as a working public library. Opened in 2004, the glass-and-steel building was designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus of OMA/LMN. Its public role and distinctive structure make it a useful pause between other central Seattle stops.
What to look for
A glass-and-steel exterior wraps a sequence of public reading spaces.
Seattle Central Library is an 11-story glass-and-steel building in downtown Seattle.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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