Montlake Branch Library

The Montlake Branch Library is a branch of Seattle Public Library in Montlake, Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.^[1][2][3] The 5,650-square-foot building opened in 2006.^[4][5]

Montlake Branch Library
The library's exterior in 2007
General information
Address	2401 24th Ave E
Town or city	Seattle, Washington
Country	United States
Coordinates	47.6404°N 122.3025°W / 47.6404; -122.3025
Website
www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/montlake-branch

Description and features

The interior features a "skylight aperture sundial".^[6][7] The sundial was developed by library staff with University of Washington astronomer Woody Sullivan.^[8]

History

Construction on the current building began in August 2005.^[9]

Awards

The building won two awards: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture, Honor Award, 2008; and AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Merit Award, 2008.^{[10][11][12][13]}