An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Western Washington from Friday to Monday. We are working to expand hours and services to meet the critical need for cooling shelters this week.
Several libraries are already open for visits on Fridays and Saturdays. Use our location finder map to find a nearby library that's open this weekend.
Under normal circumstances, all KCLS libraries are closed on Sundays and Mondays. To meet cooling needs, Vashon Island Library will be open on Monday, June 28, from 10am-6pm.
Visiting hours at these libraries expanded June 25. You can now find more open hours for browsing or using a computer. Or, stop by to cool off in the air-conditioned space.
These libraries are open for 7 hours at a time, instead of just 3 hours at a time. They will no longer close for cleaning throughout the day. All libraries that are open for visits are now open for 7 hours at a time.
Hours
Some libraries will be open on Fridays and Saturdays. Other libraries will be open on Fridays or Saturdays but not both.
Libraries that are open on Fridays will be open from 10am-5pm.
Libraries that are open on Saturdays will be open from 10am-5pm.
You will be able to find new, updated hours on the library location pages on June 25. Find your library on our location finder map.
Temporary Hours Change
Under normal circumstances, all KCLS libraries are closed on Sundays and Mondays. To meet cooling needs, Vashon Island Library will be open on Monday, June 28, from 10am-6pm.
Visting
Water fountains will be available gradually, as we are able to open them. Please ask staff for assistance if the water fountain is not available at your library.
Health and safety rules are still in place. Find out what to expect during your visit.
Get tips for staying safe and cool from Public Health Seattle & King County
Find a cooling center in King County on this map from WA 211.
