Seattle Chinese Garden is located at South Seattle College. Having visited a few Chinese gardens…read moreincluding the one in Portland, I thought this one was a bit lacking and feels somewhat incomplete. It feels like a "set design" Chinese garden which has the facade, but not much of anything else. There is a main Chinese garden building and that is just about it. A bamboo garden can be found behind it, but it is not very big. Found it a bit difficult to get an Instagram worthy photo here. I would skip this spot if you are a tourist in Seattle and time is limited. From a community perspective though, I would find this an appealing place to visit if I lived in the neighborhood and was walking in the area.

We attended Astro Lumina tonight. Wonderful experience. We were very lucky with the weather, which…read moredidn't hurt... but I can imagine in any weather it would be worthwhile. What I didn't realize before going is that there are 9 light installations. Each tells a 3-4 minute part of the larger story. The music and lights are coordinated to tell the story. I found it beautiful and soulful. It was a great way for us to feel part of a greater whole during this holiday season.

I love this library the staff is so helpful. .they have helped me with so many things like an…read moreACCESS application that they even showed me how to electronically sign .,..all kinds of little helpful high tech hacks i know nothing about. (Smile). The copier.machine I didn't understand they showed me how in very simple terms they even showed me how to use the GPS feature on my cell phone..

Convenient location, super helpful staff, especially with things like scanning, printing, faxing,…read morefiguring out what's going on with holds, tech issues, etc. Kept their cool during the ransomware event and were a haven during pandemic. Do fun things there and really work to be part of the community. Way too noisy at the computers when kids are in there and allowed to disrupt people trying to use the computers for work, job applications, etc, though. It would be better if they reconfigure the space to allow a separate noisy area, closed off, rather than expecting everyone else to accommodate the noise, They do allow laptop checkout, offer headphones, etc.

I had so much fun checking out a play here at ArtsWest and it reminded me how much we need the…read morearts! I wanted to specifically see the Matt and Ben show and saw on a poster that it was being performed at ArtsWest, a venue I had never been to before. But what a treasure this was! Located in the Junction neighborhood in West Seattle, it's on the main drag where many of the businesses are, so street parking is your jam here. We came to see a show here on a Sunday afternoon and were told that when we came 15 minutes early, we could hang out or just show up right when the show is to start. It's nice to know that you don't have to be here early like at most places. It's not a huge space for performing arts, as it's on the smaller size. But that really just adds to its charm. I imagine that many people who visit here are frequent flyers, making this place much more of a gem. They do have a refreshments area right when you enter the building, where they serve alcohol, snacks and coffee and tea. The play was a lot of fun, lots of laughs from the crowd and even the actors, and since it's an intimate space, even if you sit furthest away from the stage, you'll easily be able to see the performance. I'd recommend getting tickets ahead of time for a show. When we came, every seat was taken. For the play we saw on a Sunday afternoon, in the front row in the center section, it was about $45, which you can purchase online. I'd be interested to see what future shows they have here as I'm so glad to have discovered this treasured community space.

What a lovely gem set in West Seattle. Parking was easy…read more Really enjoyed Sunset Baby! The cast was excellent and engaged the audience from the first moment they walked on the stage. I was happy that the theater was willing to approach a bold topic and the audience appeared to enjoy it thoroughly. Every seat in the theater has a great vantage point and tickets prices are very reasonable.

Went there on a Sunday evening with my wife, young son and our dog. Super dog friendly and the…read morestaff was really friendly and knowledgeable. They have a food truck attached and a nice patio. Looking forward to going back!

Great brewery in Whitecenter. Great beer selection, kid friendly, and has a really good burger food…read moretruck on site. Definitely a good spot to check out if you are in the area

Went to buy used books. They had them. And gift shop. Super awesome architecture. Massive place…read more Multiple floors.

Helpful, smart & friendly staff at this branch. I was having a super rough day & needed to print…read moresome forms out. Despite the fact that my membership had lapsed, & they were having issues w their system, the clerk cheerfully helped me out. It wasn't any big thing, but their assistance & candor gave me some indirect empowerment. A great reminder of what an incredible resource the SPL is.

We have a kiddo at the Wedgwood campus in Northeast Seattle, and we love it!! Please see my review…read morethere (I accidentally posted it on the West Seattle campus' page, hence the revision here). The school's administrators cross all three campuses and I've always felt that everyone has a cohesive philsophy :)

This is a seriously cool place…read more It is, firstly, exactly what the name implies: The West Seattle Tool Library has an inventory of over 1500 tools for members to borrow. Most anything you might need for a home, yard, or car project can be found here. It is the perfect way to not have to buy a tool you're unlikely to use more than once. Or, a perfect way to figure out if something you'll use more often is the right tool for you. In addition to this, the Tool Library offers classes on various DIY-related issues. Their on-line blog contains detailed information on common and not-so-common tools. They host "ask an expert" nights in which anyone is welcome to come and get (free!) general and project-specific advice from carpenters, plumbers, etc. The Tool Library is volunteer-driven. Folks from all walks of life who believe in its mission volunteer time, money, expertise, and tools; together, they make the Tool Library a success. My husband and I have been members of the Tool Library for a couple of years and have always found the people working there to be friendly, knowledgeable, and very happy to help with any questions we might have. Membership rates are very reasonable for you get in return. And lower income folks are offered membership at lower rates (or even no rate at all). The West Seattle Tool Library is a great community resource and one well worth supporting.

It's a nice service offered to locals. However, make sure you interact with the fellow named…read more*SEAN*, who's friendly, personable and knowledgeable. There's another guy there, early 20s, who's a complete a**hole with tons of attitude. Item I'd brought in for repair was sitting on a cart-- he just pushed it aside, it fell to the floor, got dented and scratched. Didn't even apologize. Steer clear of this jerk.