Seattle Public Library – Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch

It’s like the Tiny Tim of the Seattle Public Libraries.
If I had to guess, then I would say the whole library is less than 1000 square feet.
— There’s four tables each with 2 – 3 chairs.
— Six PC/​desktop computers (and 3 more for KCLS catalog & database access).
— No meeting/​conference rooms.
— 2 parking spots out front.
— 1 self-​out checkout station
— 1 unisex bathroom.
It’s probably a great place to pick up holds and return library items if you live in the neighborhood.

Still Su*k !
Locked out of my car, went in to look up the lock out services phone number via internet (7 PM. of a dark cold February’s night)
Asked the librarian in charge if I can use their phone (Tax’s payer phone) to call a toll free number for lock out service. I think I had interrupted her in the middle of some serious gossip games. She simply said their phone system does not dial toll number.
So don’t go around getting mugged in this area, the grocery store next door is more humane.

What a cute, quaint little library this is! I wasn’t expecting it to be so small, but nonetheless, it is packed with personality and laughing, smiling, and sometimes yelling kids!

For me, tiny neighborhood branches like this help make the Seattle Public Library system great. Our library system is an awesome use of our tax dollars, with extensive collections in many media as well as innovative services, but I didn’t get much use from it before I discovered that the Sally Goodmark branch was in decent walking range from my house. I tend to think of libraries as a sustainability resource, so it just makes sense for them to accommodate walkable urban living.
The branch itself is tiny, and its collection is heavily slanted towards children and adolescents. The layout is very usable if, like me, you’re just coming in to pick up titles that you requested online (with the awesome phone app). With self-​serve checkout, I can get in and out in about two minutes.
The hours of operation are good, particularly given that the economic climate has forced the city to scale back on library hours. This branch is open until 8pm three days a week, which is great for customers with lengthy work commutes.

hm… walked in here and all the staff and a bunch of kids started singing «this land is your land…»
this is a tiiiiny library branch, and since it’s in Madrona, it holds a lot of programs for children. I wouldn’t come to get work done here, but the branch workers are nice and it would be fine to pick up items here.
And if you have kids, it’s probably nice to have things for them to do here during the summer.

This branch of the Seattle public library is super tiny and caters to children. But if you live in the neighborhood you can go online, order some books, and pick it up at this location.