Manage Your Account

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Start here to learn how to make payments on your account, change your PIN or set up how you would like to receive Library notifications.

Changes to hold times and account suspensions on May 23. Hold times and account suspension timelines were extended during the Library's Covid-19 systemwide reopening. Starting Monday, May 23, the Library will reduce the maximum hold time for items from 14 days to 7 days. Scheduled Library closures do not count toward the 7 day hold limit.

The Library will also return to suspending accounts for items that remain overdue after 14 days. The Seattle Public Library offers fine-free borrowing. Suspended accounts are reactivated once items are returned.

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Fees and Lost Materials

Fees & Lost Materials

Find out about fees on late or lost materials
Get Library Notifications

Get Library Notifications

You can get notifications from us by email, text or phone, or sign up for Library Elf to customize your notification schedule.
How to manage your account

How to Manage Your Account

Find answers to your questions about setting up and using your Library account.
No More Late Fines

No More Late Fines

Starting on Jan. 2, 2020, we will no longer charge daily late fines for overdue items, thanks to the 2019 Library Levy.

Payments

Payments

Pay your Library charges with a credit or debit online or by check or money order.
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SPL Lockers

Pick up your Library materials from one of our convenient 24-hour lockers.

If you have a question or need help,  Ask Us or call 206-386-4636.

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