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"Season's readings" sign and book display at Greenwood branch library in Seattle Public Library

Greenwood Branch

Find the Greenwood Branch of The Seattle Public Library at 8016 Greenwood Ave N, then stroll a short way to parks, community gardens and a landmark street clock.

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Frequently asked questions

The Greenwood Branch is at 8016 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood, part of the Northwest district.

The Seattle Public Library lists current hours and services on its official Greenwood Branch page at spl.org.

Greenwood Park is about 0.4 miles away, 6th Ave NW Pocket Park is about 0.5 miles away and Sandel Playground is about 0.6 miles away, measured in a straight line.

The Phinney Farmers Market is about 0.7 miles from the library in a straight line.

The full guide

Books, a landmark street clock and a farmers market all sit within easy reach of one another along Greenwood Avenue North. The Greenwood Branch Library, a neighborhood location of The Seattle Public Library, stands at 8016 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood, which City of Seattle GIS data places in the Northwest district. From its door, you can stroll to parks, community gardens, the street clock and the Phinney Farmers Market.

Right on Greenwood Avenue North

You will find the branch on Greenwood Ave N itself, the very street that gives the neighborhood its name. That central spot makes it easy to fold a library stop into an afternoon spent browsing the area's shops and wandering its green spaces. To get to know the surrounding streets, head to our guide to the Greenwood neighborhood.

Greenwood is one of many branches The Seattle Public Library runs across the city. If you would like to compare locations, browse our list of all libraries in Seattle.

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Check Hours Before You Go

The Seattle Public Library posts opening hours, services and any temporary closures for the Greenwood Branch. Before you set out, check the official Greenwood Branch page, since it is the most reliable source for current details.

Easy Walks From the Library

Plenty of Greenwood favorites lie close to the branch, so it is simple to keep exploring once you have your books in hand. The distances below are straight-line measurements, which means your actual walking route will run a little longer.

  • Street Clock: Greenwood Jewelers, a city landmark, about 0.2 miles away
  • Greenwood Park, about 0.4 miles away
  • Greenwood Station community garden, about 0.5 miles away
  • 6th Ave NW Pocket Park, about 0.5 miles away
  • Greenwood community garden, about 0.5 miles away
  • Sandel Playground, about 0.6 miles away
  • Daniel Bagley Elementary School, a landmark, about 0.6 miles away
  • Phinney Farmers Market, about 0.7 miles away

Start with the landmark street clock, the closest stop of all. Then pair your library visit with the farmers market or a playground for an easy, relaxed neighborhood outing.