THE SEATTLE ATHENAEUM IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBER SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.

WE SERVE THE SEATTLE LITERARY AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN MANY WAYS:

A lovingly curated growing collection of books from Northwest collectors
Low cost and free programs to inform the public (author readings, book discussions, music, civic forums)
Affordable workspaces for writers and workers; quiet spaces for reading and reflection
Collaborations with cultural and community groups to foster the life of the mind
Beautiful rooms to rent for events and fundraisers
Thousands of free books donated back to the community