Seattle library levy would fund $480 million in library repairs, upgrades and expanded services through 2033

Guest Rant: Stand With Library Workers and Vote Yes on Prop 1

Jacob Schear is a library worker writing on behalf of the Executive Board of AFSCME Local 2083, Seattle Public Library Employees Union. He does not speak for The Seattle Public Library. We Seattle Public Library workers welcome thousands of people to our 27 locations every day, from readers downloading the latest e-book, to families enjoying story times and picture books, to English language learners seeking classes and tutoring, to our unhoused…

Dollars for libraries, Seattle's values are on the line in Aug. 4, 2026, primary

Supporters of the Seattle Public Library levy on the Aug. 4 ballot say if the measure fails, it could mean closed branches, layoffs and longer waits for books.

Seattle library levy would fund $480 million in library repairs, upgrades and expanded services through 2033

Seattle voters will decide on a crucial 2026 library levy, which library leaders say is vital for maintaining aging infrastructure and expanding resources.

Seattle voters to decide $480M library levy that would raise property taxes

Seattle Public Library Chief Librarian Tom Fay said the levy is critical to maintaining services across the system's 27 branches.

SGN:: SGN Endorsements Vote “Yes” on City of Seattle Proposition 1 (Library Levy Renewal)

We are asking voters to choose “Yes” on City of Seattle Proposition 1! At a time when misinformation about and bans on LGBTQIA+ materials are accelerating across the country, the Seattle Public Library has served as a bastion of information, gathering, and archiving — and not just for Seattle residents. Despite what some may argue (Seattle Times editorial board, we’re looking at you), the proposed $480 million levy renewal for the Seattle Public Library is an overall straightforward matter in terms of what