Amenities Highlights

  • Meeting Room
  • Study Room
  • Public Computers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Print, Copy & Scan
  • Fax
  • Bike Rack
  • Accessible by Bus
  • Free Parking
  • ADA Computer & Adaptive Equipment
  • Multi-Stall Single-Gender Restrooms
  • Amharic, Oromo, Spanish and Tigrinya Collections
  • African American Collection
  • Air Conditioning
  • Book return slot is located on the south wall of the building, on E. Yesler Way, to the right of the entrance.
One Book, One Coast

One Book, One Coast

We're joining over 140 library systems on the West Coast to read "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei.

Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

It's almost tax day. Find forms and other resources, and see our schedule for free in-person sessions with trained volunteers.

About the Douglass-Truth Branch

The Douglass-Truth Branch was expanded and reopened Oct. 14, 2006. The building follows historic preservation guidelines of the original library, which is a city landmark. The Soul Pole, a 21-foot community artwork depicting 400 years of Black history, proudly greets visitors from the branch’s front lawn.

Douglass-Truth Branch photo gallery