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July 29th, 2026 · Impact Story

What happens if the Library Levy does not pass?

From staff positions to Peak Picks, from seismic safety to language learning programs, Levy funding touches every part of our Library. The Levy is not merely additive — it is essential to SPL operations. Ballots featuring Seattle Proposition 1, the proposal to replace the expiring 2019 Levy with a new measure, arrived in mailboxes last … Continued

July 16th, 2026 · Impact Story

Responding to our community needs

The Seattle Public Library is an essential hub of information. In order to provide free access to all forms of knowledge for everyone, the Library must be responsive to the growing and changing needs of Seattle’s diverse population. Foundation funding allows the Library to be innovative and flexible. Examples from around the branches demonstrate the … Continued

July 9th, 2026 · Impact Story

What is the impact of your Foundation support?

From our Annual Report to Donors Last month, we published our Annual Impact Report to Donors, highlighting the many incredible programs made possible thanks to a generous community of donors. In this excerpt, read a letter from our Board President, see our collective impact by the numbers, and see the list of 50+ Library programs … Continued

May 27th, 2025 · Impact Story

Enrichment through joy and connections

The library is one of the few places where people from all walks of life come together for shared experiences. At a time when people report high levels of loneliness, isolation, and social division, libraries offer collective joy. The Seattle Public Library provides enriching programs that connect patrons with art, music, literature, and each other … Continued

  • What happens if the Library Levy does not pass?

    · Impact Story

    From staff positions to Peak Picks, from seismic safety to language learning programs, Levy funding touches every part of our Library. The Levy is not merely additive — it is essential to SPL operations. Ballots featuring Seattle Proposition 1, the proposal to replace the expiring 2019 Levy with a new measure, arrived in mailboxes last … Continued

    July 29th, 2026  · 3 min read

  • Responding to our community needs

    · Impact Story

    The Seattle Public Library is an essential hub of information. In order to provide free access to all forms of knowledge for everyone, the Library must be responsive to the growing and changing needs of Seattle’s diverse population. Foundation funding allows the Library to be innovative and flexible. Examples from around the branches demonstrate the … Continued

    July 16th, 2026  · 6 min read

  • What is the impact of your Foundation support?

    · Impact Story

    From our Annual Report to Donors Last month, we published our Annual Impact Report to Donors, highlighting the many incredible programs made possible thanks to a generous community of donors. In this excerpt, read a letter from our Board President, see our collective impact by the numbers, and see the list of 50+ Library programs … Continued

    July 9th, 2026  · 3 min read

  • Enrichment through joy and connections

    · Impact Story

    The library is one of the few places where people from all walks of life come together for shared experiences. At a time when people report high levels of loneliness, isolation, and social division, libraries offer collective joy. The Seattle Public Library provides enriching programs that connect patrons with art, music, literature, and each other … Continued

    May 27th, 2025  · 5 min read