The new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative “Books Spiral,” a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab. It also has underground parking for about 143 vehicles.

Seattle, Washington, 1861. The University of Washington Libraries contain over 9 million volumes. The library system supports the university’s extensive research and academic programs, offering comprehensive collections, special collections, and digital resources. The Suzzallo Library, with its stunning Gothic architecture, is the flagship library.