A sign on an entrance to the Broadview branch of Seattle Public Library after a cybersecurity incident in May. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) In its latest update about the ransomware attack that ...

The Seattle Public Library expects to pay $1 million out of their own pocket responding to a ransomware attack that shut down internet access, public computers, and in-person checkouts to all ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Public Library system is fully operational after a ransomware attack in May sidelined many of their services. "It's kind of like having your world just there one day,” Elizabeth ...

Visitors can now use public computers at Seattle Public Library, three months after a ransomware attack shut down much of its system. Patrons can also now suggest new items to add to the library ...

Over 28,000 young people across the U.S. have gotten a Seattle Public Library card as part of a campaign that combats book censorship. The Seattle Public Library joined Books Unbanned in 2023. The ...

Book Bingo is back for summer 2026. Readers have until 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 to submit a card with bingo or blackout.

SEATTLE — Nearly two months after a cyberattack on the Seattle Public Library (SPL), cardholders will now be able to return physical items at their convenience. The library system went offline at the ...

Every spring, The Seattle Public Library organizes Seattle Reads, a citywide book club involving over a month of programming with discussions and events. This year’s pick, “You Are Here: Poetry in the ...

Despite the one-two punch of a ransomware attack over Memorial Day weekend — then the Crowdstrike software outage last week — Seattle Public Library will be back to normal soon. Charles Wesley, the ...

SEATTLE — All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Thursday, May 1, for the library's annual in-service day dedicated to systemwide staff training and team-building, the SPL ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column was submitted by the library to highlight lesser-known library services. Find out more at spl.org. You probably know that you ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column was submitted by the library to highlight local checkout trends. Find out more at spl.org. It’s always fascinating to compile ...