Southcenter Library

I stumbled upon this ultra modern and sleek location upon entering the mall. I thought it was a new, upscale bookstore, but it turned out to be a public library. What a brilliant place to put a library branch! Not only is the library easily accessible to the diverse population it serves, but its services were actually being used. Despite being heavily used, the facility looked new, chic and well taken care of.
Even though I had just moved to Washington and didn’t have an official document like a utility bill or W2 with my local address, I was still able to sign up for and receive a library card so that I could begin using the services or check out a book right away. I was even able to choose between a key chain or credit card sized card; as well as pick from a limited selection of pictures on my card. The library staff member was courteous and professional and spent time answering my questions and getting me set up with my new library card.
I will definitely be back, and I highly recommend others check out this location too.

My wife and I just moved to Renton from Chicago a few weeks ago, and stumbled upon the Library Connection inside Southcenter Mall. Its a very interesting idea to put a library in a shopping mall — something we’ve never seen before.
It is much more convenient for people who don’t want to truck all the way over to Renton for the larger branch. The employees were friendly, they seemed to be busy, which is a testament to their great location.
My only complaint is the selection isn’t great, but its a very interesting way to reach more people with a great community benefit like this.
Also, its one of a few that are open past 6pm on Friday/​Saturday nights.

A library in a mall. Pretty cool idea. This is definitely not a place to go to for peace and quiet, but it’s great if you need a computer, printer, copier etc. Very useful place for a student without a printer.

wow! we happened upon this book oasis… and they allowed you to explore, read and explore more… FOR FREE… methinks this may catch on!

How COOL is it that we live in a place with such an innovative library system that they would put a library in the MALL? There are few times when I am really happy to pay taxes — but this library makes me thrilled to hand over my 8.9%.
At first I thought it was a little weird to put a library in the mall — shouldn’t libraries be… sacred, quiet, and revered?
But here is the thing. The library in the mall is overwhelmingly convenient. The staff go out of their way to ensure that they have books from a zillion different languages. It makes it so that not just middle-​class white people use the library — cool, huh?
They make it very easy for EVERYONE to use the library. Lots of people in South King County don’t have cars and rely on public transportation — they put a library at a major transportation hub!!!
Anyway — the overall selection at this particular branch isn’t huge, but they’ll ship anything you want to the branch. The computers are almost always filled as is the cute children’s area. Its so great to see the space being used in such a diverse and innovative way.

I love this place! It’s clean, I feel safe going there and I can easily check out my own books.
Although 1 book I return still says I have it and got fee’s for it… I don’t care…
I don’t mind paying with all the books I save from renting instead of buying.
Unless it happens again, then I’ll be mad lol!