I recently visited the Seattle Public Library for the first time. The building has always intrigued me from the outside, and I wanted to get a chance to look around the inside. I took a few photos with just my iPod, so the quality is not great, but it gives the general idea.
The Seattle Library has 10 public levels. The ground level has a large selection of children's books.
One of the levels has a little cafe and gift shop. There are several viewing areas in the library.
This (above) is the Red Level. It reminds me of an old classic movie, "The Andromeda Strain" which was based on a book by Michael Crichton.
There are elevators, but there are some really steep escalators that will also take you to the next level. It is not obvious how steep it is here, but my fear of heights kicked in a bit while riding this particular one in the library.
Overall, the library has a real industrial look, which looks quite interesting, visually. However, it tends to lack the warmth and charm that many other libraries have, making them inviting to hang out, to read, or study.
I would have to say I really do enjoy the diamond-shaped windows that makes up most of the building, giving various views to the downtown area. As for a nice, home-like hangout to read or concentrate in, I would probably chose another library.
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