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Together, we make our library stronger and more responsive to community needs.

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$5M+

GRANTS TO THE LIBRARY PER YEAR

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45+

Library programs centered on equity

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Books purchased by the library

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Voices of Books Unbanned

Foundation donors fund a program that makes our library's digital collections available to young readers everywhere. Testimonials from cardholders across America demonstrate its powerful impact.

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pexels-photo-2041891 Keeping up with the demand for books

Readership of digital books has skyrocketed. But as cost and demand rise, budgets have not. This presents an urgent issue for The Seattle Public Library and the Foundation.

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94-DSC01327 Green Lake showcases the future of library projects

The community celebrated the reopening of the historic Green Lake Branch, but more support is still needed for similar upgrades to branches across the library system.

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"A library is about so much more than books: it is a portal of opportunity, community, and discovery."

— Pamela, donor since 1997

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