Friends of The Seattle Public Library

Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States2-10 Employees

Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1941 on the library system’s 50th anniversary. Its work centers on supporting Seattle’s public library through sponsorship of programs, assistance with facilities and funding, volunteer involvement, and collaboration with other library and civic groups, all aimed at maintaining an inclusive, world-class library system. The organization operates several venues associated with the library, including a Central Library gift shop and a used bookshop, and it also highlights local Pacific Northwest artists through its locations.

The group serves library users and the broader community by facilitating programs that respond to contemporary needs and underserved populations, alongside volunteers and partnerships that bolster library services and facilities. With a small staff, it functions within the non-profit sector, focusing on program sponsorship, community engagement, and shop-front activities that support the library’s mission in the Seattle area.

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