Rainier Beach Branch Library: A Dunlap Neighborhood Guide

Frequently asked questions

The Rainier Beach Branch is at 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, in the Dunlap neighborhood of the Rainier Valley district.

Yes. The branch is operated by The Seattle Public Library, which lists it on its official website.

Current hours are posted on The Seattle Public Library's Rainier Beach Branch page at spl.org. Check there before visiting for the most up to date schedule.

Kubota Garden is about 0.6 mi from the branch in a straight line, so the walking distance will be a bit longer.

Green space and lakeside parks surround this corner of Southeast Seattle, and the Rainier Beach Branch Library makes an easy anchor for an afternoon among them. Run by The Seattle Public Library, this neighborhood branch stands at 9125 Rainier Ave S in Dunlap, part of the Rainier Valley district. It serves the southeast corner of the city, with several parks only a short distance from its doors.

Find the Branch on Rainier Avenue South

Look for the Rainier Beach Branch facing Rainier Ave S, the main road running through this part of Southeast Seattle. City of Seattle GIS data, drawn from The Seattle Public Library, places the branch in Dunlap, one of the neighborhoods that make up the Rainier Valley district. To explore more of the surrounding streets, browse our guide to the Dunlap neighborhood.

Plan Your Library Visit

Start with The Seattle Public Library's Rainier Beach Branch page, where hours, services and any temporary closures are posted. Check it before you head out, since it is the official and most current source for opening times.

Stroll to Nearby Parks and a Japanese Garden

Step outside the branch and you are close to green space and lakeside parks. Each of these places sits within about half a mile in a straight line, so expect your actual walking route to run a little longer:

Sturtevant Ravine (park), 0.3 mi

Rainier Beach Playfield (park), 0.3 mi

Dunlap Elementary School (landmark), 0.3 mi

Atlantic City Boat Ramp (park), 0.4 mi

Beer Sheva Park (park), 0.4 mi

Fletcher Place (park), 0.4 mi

Chinook Beach Park (park), 0.6 mi

Kubota Garden (park), 0.6 mi

Save time for Kubota Garden, the best known stop on the list, which pairs nicely with a library visit at about 0.6 mi away. Short on time? Head to Rainier Beach Playfield or Sturtevant Ravine, the closest parks when you only have a few minutes to spare.