12 Incredible Destination Libraries Around Seattle and Beyond

Find it: 19601 21st Ave. N.W., Shoreline

Located in a Shoreline park with gorgeous views of Puget Sound, not far from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, this cozy library can be the first stop in a day of exploring this lovely beach community. Browse the shelves at the library, lunch in the park with a view and then head down to the beach to climb on the driftwood or explore the ship-themed playground in the upper area of the park.

Day trip: On weekends, stop by Kruckeberg Botanic Garden to shop for plants, explore the trails and let the kids climb a unique wooden sculpture.

Up next: Tacoma Public Library's Fern Hill Branch