(August photo by Clay Eals)
Thanks for the tip. When the Admiral branch of the Seattle Public Library – officially the West Seattle Library – closed back in August for long-anticipated air-conditioning installation, the projected reopening timeframe was this month. Now, SPL says the branch will reopen before “by early January.” Same goes for the Fremont branch, and SPL explains:
We initially anticipated that these branches would reopen in November 2026, but some structural conditions in the building walls at both branches were uncovered late in the project, which required additional investigation, engineering analysis, and coordination to address.
As a result, original plans for expanding and running ductwork and venting had to be revised and structural improvements made to walls at both branches. This additional work was necessary to maintain the structural integrity of both branches, meet life-safety requirements. and preserve the operation of their mechanical and electrical systems.
The branch is a historic Carnegie Library – 116 years old. We reported in 2024 on the federal grant enabling the work.
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