Northgate Branch

Visit the Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library at 10548 5th Ave NE in Maple Leaf, where Northgate Park sits right next door and two Thornton Creek natural areas are a short walk away.

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Frequently asked questions

The Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library is at 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA. It is in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, part of the Northgate district.

Hours can change, so check the official Northgate Branch page on the Seattle Public Library website at spl.org for current times.

Yes. Northgate Park is less than 0.1 mi from the library, and Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek is about 0.2 mi away.

Yes. The Northgate Branch is one of the branch locations operated by The Seattle Public Library.

A park sits right next door and natural areas along Thornton Creek lie just a short stroll away in this green corner of north Seattle. The Northgate Branch Library in Maple Leaf, a Seattle Public Library location at 10548 5th Ave NE in the Northgate district, stands beside Northgate Park, with several creekside green spaces within half a mile. That makes it easy to pair a library stop with a walk outdoors.

Visiting the Northgate Branch

Drop in at one of the neighborhood libraries run by The Seattle Public Library, found at 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA. Hours, services and any temporary closures can change, so take a quick look at the official Northgate Branch page before you head over.

Planning to explore more branches around the city? Browse our guide to all libraries in Seattle, which gathers every location in one place.

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Northgate Park and Thornton Creek Next Door

Step outside and the grass is only a few steps away, since Northgate Park lies less than a tenth of a mile from the library. Thornton Creek runs through this part of the city, and two natural areas along the creek are close at hand. Keep in mind that the distances below are straight-line, so your walking route may be a little longer.

Northgate Park: under 0.1 mi
Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek: 0.2 mi
Hubbard Homestead: 0.3 mi
Victory Creek Park: 0.4 mi
Kingfisher Natural Area on Thornton Creek: 0.5 mi

A Garden and a Landmark Nearby

Wander over to the Maple Leaf Community Garden, about 0.2 mi from the Northgate Branch, and seek out the Chiarelli-Dore House, a Seattle landmark that stands about 0.4 mi from the library. Both fit easily into a short neighborhood loop that begins or ends at the branch.

To keep exploring the surrounding streets, parks and places to stop, head to our Maple Leaf neighborhood guide.

Within a short walk