Southwest Branch Library: A Roxhill Guide for Visitors

Frequently asked questions

The Southwest Branch is at 9010 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA. It is in the Roxhill neighborhood, part of the Delridge district.

Current hours are posted on The Seattle Public Library's official Southwest Branch page at spl.org. Check there before visiting for the latest details.

Roxhill Park and Fauntleroy Park are each about 0.4 mile away in a straight line. Kilbourne Park is about 0.6 mile away and Fauntleroy Creek Ravine about 0.8 mile.

Yes. Barton Street community garden is about 0.1 mile from the library, and Longfellow Creek community garden is about 0.7 mile away.

Parks, community gardens and city landmarks all lie within a mile of one library door in West Seattle. The Southwest Branch Library, a Seattle Public Library location, stands at 9010 35th Ave SW in Roxhill, a neighborhood in the Delridge district. It is a handy stop to keep in mind as you explore this part of the city, with green space waiting in nearly every direction.

Find the Branch on 35th Ave SW

Head to 9010 35th Ave SW to reach the Southwest Branch. That address comes from The Seattle Public Library's location data, published through City of Seattle GIS. The library sits in Roxhill, one of several neighborhoods that together make up the larger Delridge district. To get a feel for the streets around it, browse our guide to the Roxhill neighborhood before you go.

Check Hours and Services First

Before you set out, confirm opening hours, services and any temporary closures on The Seattle Public Library's Southwest Branch page. That official page is the most reliable source for current details. If this branch does not fit your day, compare other options in our list of all libraries in Seattle.

Parks, Gardens and Landmarks Nearby

Pair your library visit with some time outdoors. City data places the spots below near the Southwest Branch, measured in a straight line, so expect your actual walking route to run a little longer.

Community gardens

Barton Street community garden, about 0.1 mile away

Longfellow Creek community garden, about 0.7 mile away

Parks

Roxhill Park, about 0.4 mile away

Fauntleroy Park, about 0.4 mile away

Kilbourne Park, about 0.6 mile away

Fauntleroy Creek Ravine, about 0.8 mile away

Landmarks

Fauntleroy Community Church and YMCA, about 0.5 mile away

E.C. Hughes School, about 0.7 mile away

Start with Barton Street garden, the closest of the bunch and just a short stroll from the library. Roxhill Park and Fauntleroy Park both sit under half a mile away, so either one makes an easy add-on when you finish your library trip.