Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum

02/19/2026

Last night we hosted our first Folio Dinner of the year — and what a success it was! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our special guests Elizabeth George and Amber Flame for curating such an insightful and memorable evening.

Folio Dinners bring a small number of people together over food, wine, and conversation – an intimate fundraising event that speaks directly to our mission of fostering long-form thinking in a short-form world.

We look forward to hosting more Folio Dinners in the near future. Details about our dinners can be found under the ‘donate’ banner on our website.💭🍴🥂

02/05/2026

Beautiful views from our Elliott Bay room today☀️

Not a member yet? Drop in on a day pass or browse our membership options online at www.folioseattle.org/membership – or come and chat to us in person! We’d love to meet you.

Happy reading📚✨

01/28/2026

The perfect space to read, write, work, and take in the very best of Seattle’s views – where inspiration comes naturally.

Explore membership options online at folioseattle.org/membership, or drop by the library. We love welcoming new faces and sharing our beautiful workspace!

We’re open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. 📚💭🌲✨

12/01/2025

Thank you to all who attended our fabulous Folio Community Dinner! We enjoyed sharing the evening with you and witnessing the wonderful connections being made across our community.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Folio Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6th!

If you weren’t able to attend this wonderful evening, why not drop in to Folio in the coming weeks to read, write, get lost amongst our 11,000 books and unwind in the lead-up to the busy holiday season? We welcome both old and new members to our serene library nestled peacefully in the bustling Pike Place Market. An unmissable gem!📚💫

02/25/2025

Free copies of The Cold Millions available at Folio! 🆓

Join us for an engaging discussion of this year’s NEA Big Read title, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter—a gripping tale of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the fight for justice in early 20th-century America.

📖 Led by Folio Librarian Lillian Dabney, this conversation will explore the novel’s timely themes of wealth disparity, activism, and resilience—issues that continue to resonate today.

This discussion is offered on March 3 and March 6.

An NEA Big Read in-person discussion. This discussion is offered on March 3 and March 6. Free copies of The Cold Millions available at Folio soon.

12/02/2024

Support Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum's programs and operations this with a tax-deductible and double your impact. 💛 Donate by December 3 and your gift will be matched up to $10,000!

👉 Donate here: https://donate.stripe.com/7sIbK72Ej5xb0Eg01C