Contact the Library

Have a Question or Need Help?

Start with our Quick Information Service for reference questions and help with your account. Contact us via email or chat on the Ask Us page or call 206-386-4636 during normal Central Library hours.

Send Feedback to Library Leadership

For information about the Chief Librarian, board members and board meeting schedule, visit our Library Leadership page.

Contact the Chief Librarian's Office

Contact the Library Board of Trustees

Contact the Director of Institutional & Strategic Advancement

  • Director, Institutional & Strategic Advancement: Rick Sheridan, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-615-0558

Media Inquiries and Public Disclosure Requests

  • Head of Communications: Laura Gentry, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-915-9028

Suggestions for Books or Materials

Suggestions for Library Programs, Partnerships or Events

Employment and Benefits Inquiries

Visit the Library Careers page for current openings and application instructions.

  • Director, Human Resources and Labor Relations: Brian Sharkey, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-384-5161

Library Budget and Finance 

  • Director, Administrative Services: Rob Gannon, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-233-5109

Administrative Services 

  • Director, Administrative Services: Rob Gannon, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-233-5109

Construction Project Information

Visit our branch pages for information about current projects.

  • Capital Improvement Program Manager: Dennis Reddinger, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-386-4164

Library Technology and Networking Questions

  • Library Technology Officer: Charles Wesley, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-233-7045

Library Website, Advertising and Social Media Questions

  • Head of Marketing and Online Services: Helen Tapping, [email protected] 
  • Leave voicemail at 206-939-1809

Event Planning and Meeting Room Reservations

  • Interim Event Services Manager: Jeff Christensen, [email protected]
  • Leave voicemail at 206-684-0966

Donations and Endowments

Learn more about The Seattle Public Library Foundation and how you can support your Library.

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