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Seattle Public Library - North East Branch
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Neighborhood: Wedgwood/View Ridge
6801 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 684-7539
6801 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 684-7539
- Hours:
Mon-Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed-Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8 reviews for Seattle Public Library - North East Branch
I love this library. I think I will love it more, and increase the stars, when the remodel is done. The holds section was small and in an awkward space, but that is what they are fixing, so yeah! It has a good layout - with the sections separated visually. It's also quiet! Such a nice change from other branches (I'm talking to you Montlake!) I have frequented when living elsewhere. Kids use spaces to study; the general public sits in the comfy chairs and reads; kids have story time. It's good.
The one complaint I have is about the wheelchair doors. So, I use these doors when I have my stroller. You have to hit a button outside, then a button inside because there are two sets of double doors. That's dumb. If I am coming in from the outside, I don't want to hang out in the breezeway, just have one control on each side and have it open both doors, duh. Related to the door mechanics issue is the patron issue with the door. If someone is opening the freakin' handicapped door, don't walk through it assuming that it is being opened for you! Seriously. Crazy, inconsiderate, oblivious people should be clubbed.
It's fine. No place to park really for such a a large building. Clean, quiet.. but very disorganized for checkout procedures.. like what am I doing? This is a library- it should be simple.
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I'm so glad I got a library card- silly movies from the late 90's, picking books I've already put on hold. What could be better? Well at this location- parking could be a bit better but that's about it. Overall a pretty good library.
They should have singles night- I'm always seeing cute guys in there!!
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I can't help it, I'm spoiled from the downtown library. We came here to see how this library faired and we left pretty quickly.
I was hoping that there would be a great children's section since this library caters to a fertile community. However, I was greatly disappointed. First off, there is not a lot of great seating for children. No little tables for them to sit at and read. There were just a few large chairs taken up by people who didn't have children with them and didn't appear to be reading anything from the children's section. Jerks.
There also wasn't a lot of fun in this section. A long time ago, I was in charge of a children's library section and we always had a nice display for the theme of the month and tons of fun things to get kids interested in reading. Compared to that place, this children's section was downright depressing. I can't imagine what story time is like here. I may just brave it to find out.
The rest of the library is pretty typical of a branch. A few places to sit and read, a few hidden computers. Nothing unique, special or inviting.
On top of it, you probably won't leave with the book you came to get. They have a very limited selection and the waiting lists are insanely long. Now I really do understand why people go out and just buy the book. They want to be able to read that book within a year.
And yes, the parking is very limited.
This library needs some TLC badly. Hopefully it will get it. I'll just head back downtown when I want something from the library. Sigh.
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This library is clean, abundant in computers and books, and personal workspace, well-stocked, large, and staffed by friendly and competent librarians. Enough written.
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This library, to me, exemplifies the classic Pacific Northwest neighborhood library. Even before the expansion a couple of years ago this was a busy, busy place, but now that it's nearly doubled in size it's still a busy, busy place. "If you build it they will come" and they certainly do. There's a nice, bright open feeling to the place with the soaring ceilings, but it maintains a cozy atmosphere with lots of great chairs and places to cozy up with a good book.
The selection is larger than in days of yore and they still have a good interlibrary loan system and you won't wait too long for a book. There are tons of computers in there now and they also offer free Wi-Fi in case you don't want to feel obliged to buy a cup of coffee somewhere just to access the internet. This is one of the most visited/used libraries in the system and as odd as it sounds, seeing so many people spanning so many generations gives it a very warm feeling. There are book groups and story hours and lots of community things going on here as well.
There's a cool art installation of Plexiglass panels with videos rotating on them which look very cool driving by at night looking in through the large windows. That and the huge fir trees outside just make it the kind of place you feel compelled to visit even if it wasn't your original destination.
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I love this library because its my branch. It is easy to use, the librarians are really helpful and the new bookshelf is always full of good stuff. I don't use the computers, but there are usually one or two that are free. There is plenty of space for people to sit and read and work. The paperback books that people donate and others can take without really checking out have saved me a lot of cash and time when I'm traveling. I usually take something from that shelf and bring it back.
My only bummer about this branch is that after the remodel they removed the very convenient entrance book drop and the great bookshelf that people dumped their current magazines for others to read.
Oh, the parking situation really sucks with people live parking to drop off books in the book drop in a live traffic lane.
I feel sorry for the neighbors, but am happy to have a great library very near me.
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Storytime review - this used to be my favorite until they switched children's librarian a few months ago. Before it was an older lady, very calm, even keeled, polite to children, sang fun songs and had a routine the kids were familiar with. Now it's a young one, overly enthusiastic to the point of just not appearing natural. Tells kids to sit down when they are standing up. Reads stories not appropriate for toddlers, does way too much sign language stuff (nice, but doesn't need to be overdone) and doesn't do many songs kids know. Too bad we have to leave our neighborhood now to find another storytime.
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