The library is an iconic 10-story, glass-skinned stack of steel origami designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Light and color flood the interior, and the third-floor "living room" features a coffee cart. Open Monday-Thursday 10 am-8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm. 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle. Phone 206-386-4636. http://www.spl.org.
