Juliana A.
10/20/2021
If you love books, authors, and conversation you need to check out Folio, a hidden gem at Pike Place market right above DeLaurenti's. Folio is a fantastic place to touchdown to work and write....
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum
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93 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is a nonprofit membership library and cultural center nestled in Pike Place Market. Emphasizing the power of dialogue through books, it hosts a variety of cultural and civic events, book discussions, and author readings. Additionally, Folio boasts a lending library, serene reading areas, and communal workspaces for the engaged reader.
Membership at Folio offers countless benefits, including unlimited access to the library, exclusive discounts, and invites to special events. For those seeking flexibility, daily and weekly passes are available, granting access to the rich literary resources within. The library's programs cover a wide array of topics, from book studies and fiction discussions to indigenous writers and translated literature.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Folio relies on tax-deductible donations to sustain its operations and enrich its diverse offerings. By supporting Folio, donors ensure the continuity of this cherished space for Seattle's literary community. Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where books spark conversations and ideas flourish.
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3.55 reviewsDonna H.
6/23/2025
As a Folio member (now, former member!), I was racially profiled by Folio's Executive Director (Caroline Cummings) while visiting the Library. About two weeks ago, I visited Folio, within hours,...
Courtney B.
7/18/2018
I love the idea of Folio, and wish I could be a member. However, its hours are clearly oriented towards people who are either retired, who work hours other than M-F 9-5, or who use Folio...
Tom C.
10/19/2021
An unlikely refuge in the busy Pike Place Market--a book-lined reading room with an inspiring outlook, a perfect place to settle in to read, write, or simply pause and think before moving on. It's...
Morton K.
10/19/2021
Folio is a place devoted to knowledge and the sharing of it. It has thousands of books on a wide range of topics that members can borrow. It sponsors fascinating, popular discussions--especially...
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