WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Tree takes out Little Free Library

In the midst of that tree debris along 48th SW uphill from Lowman Beach is – was – Little Free Library #8702. Gay sent the photo and reports, “Super bummed that a neighboring tree fell on the Little Free Library on 48th south of Graham. We are glad no one was hurt. We take great care with the ivy and undergrowth. Thanks to all who have reached out to us.” We mentioned the 48th tree loss in our morning-traffic report but didn’t know at the time about the LFL. Weather authorities have warned that trees are more susceptible to falling because the ground is saturated, but the forecast has some reason for optimism – just calling for “showers” in our area over the next several days

9 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Tree takes out Little Free Library"

  • Pegasus Eric December 19, 2025 (11:42 am)

    We will replace any damaged books on the house, just reach out to us when y’all get it up and running again 💚

    • LO December 19, 2025 (12:06 pm)

      What lovely response! We are so lucky to have Pegasus in West Seattle 

      • Gay December 19, 2025 (2:04 pm)

        100% agreed. Pegasus Books is a pillar of our community. 

    • Torso_McTeague December 19, 2025 (12:52 pm)

      <3 one of the best parts of this community, you and the entire Pegasus crew! 

      • Gay December 19, 2025 (2:05 pm)

        We are incredibly lucky to have Eric and Pegasus Books in our community. 

    • Gay December 19, 2025 (2:03 pm)

      Thank you Eric. Pegasus Books has been a huge contributor and supporter of this LFL. We were able to safely pull the library out and it is virtually unscathed. Matt Lukin built means it can take a punch and will live forever…like Lukin LOL

      • Darren December 19, 2025 (4:02 pm)

        Did you need someone with a saw to clear the tree?

        • Gay December 19, 2025 (8:08 pm)

          Thank you for the offer, Darren. We need to wait for sdot as they have placed tape around it. It may not be safe as there is a lot of erosion around the exposed root ball of 3-4 mature trees. 

  • Pat December 20, 2025 (6:33 pm)

    I was by there this afternoon and the tree is still where it fell, blocking the NB lane of 48th SW. It was sad seeing all the damaged books beneath—thank you, Pegasus, for your generous offer to replace them. SB drivers are still racing down the street with no apparent thought for NB drivers who may be trying to make their way around the blocked lane. Looks like a pretty risky situation to me.

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