Welcome to Renton Library 📚🌤️ (see hours) Letterbox Hybrid

“Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.” ― Ray Bradbury

This Letterbox Hybrid was placed with permission and is full of (and surrounded by) treasure, especially if you're a lover of books. It's a safe place for trackables. There is no employee interaction or purchase necessary to find this cache, but questions and conversation are welcomed.

NOTE: this cache is only available while the library is open so please note hours of operation.

Follow the instructions to collect the information needed to locate the letterbox which can be found at call number ABC.D. 

From the posted coordinates, walk southwest on the paved path. You will see a skatepark to your left and three park benches on your right. When you reach a fourth bench, turn right towards the playground. Stop at the first "landscape structures" sign to determine the numeric values for A & B. 

   A = number of letters in the largest word on sign (hint: sideways) 
   B = A + 2 

Continue on the sidewalk until you see a yellow "walking only zone" sign on your left. Turn left to cross the bridge. If you're headed in the same direction as "Man on Stilts," you're going the wrong way! Once you've crossed the bridge, continue straight twenty paces or until you spot a sculpture of a small boy reading. Use the information on the placard at his feet to determine the last two numbers. 

   C = first digit of the year + last digit of the year + 2 
   D = number of letters in last word of piece ["Homework Comes ______"] 

Next, walk thirty paces northeast to the nearest building where you'll find the letterbox located at ABC.D inside! A stamp is provided but you'll need to bring an inkpad. Please observe all posted signage and if you have time, stick around to appreciate all this community space has to offer. 📚 

About the Renton Library

Renton had a library as early as 1903 when the Renton Coal Miners Association maintained a small book collection in downtown commercial buildings. In 1914, the city opened the Renton Carnegie Library on Bronson Way. The Carnegie Library served the community for 52 years until the Renton Public Library opened in 1966 as the first and so far only library in the U.S. built over a river. 50 years later, the library was renovated with new cross bracing and aluminum siding. The industrial improvement reflects Renton’s long history of manufacturing and engineering. 

In the fall, the library is considered a prime location to view spawning Northwest salmon species including Sockeye, Coho, and Chinook. 🐟