No shushing as Seattle library set to show Seahawks playoff game

The Seattle Public Library’s Central branch will be a lot noisier than usual this Saturday, and librarians won’t be trying to quiet things down.

The library will be showing the Seahawks playoff game against the Saints on the big screen in its main auditorium.

“We expect to get, not just a little noisy, but a lot noisy,” says spokesperson Andra Addison. “Staff will be wearing their Seahawks jerseys. We’re going to have cookies shaped like little footballs and the Seahawks gave us some great stuff to giveaway.”

It’s the first time the library has shown a sporting event.

“This is part of what the library’s all about and we’re hoping that folks who don’t have a TV or place to watch the game will come down and watch the game here,” Addison says.

The auditorium can hold about 275 fans comfortably, and the library has no idea how many people to expect. Addison says it’s a great way to introduce, or reintroduce, the flagship branch to more people.

“It’s a great opportunity for folks who maybe haven’t been to the Central Library, maybe they haven’t thought about using some of our resources. So it’s a good way to get folks into the library to check it out.”

The library plans to show upcoming playoff games and hopefully the Super Bowl as well. Addison reiterates fans shouldn’t worry about keeping the noise down.

“The rules of conduct regarding noise and disruption will not be enforced in the auditorium on Saturday. No one will be shushed for cheering.”