Draft FY26 City Budget Protects Key Library Services and Programs

April 30, 2025, 2:46 pm

As part of the preliminary, draft budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 that was released on April 15, the City of San Diego has taken steps to limit impacts to San Diego Public Library hours and programs at all 37 branch library locations.  Read more about Draft FY26 City Budget Protects Key Library Services and Programs

Spring into STEAM and ‘Solve It!’ with San Diego Public Library

February 27, 2025, 11:23 am

From March 1 through May, the City of San Diego Public Library (SDPL) encourages young people to become detectives and “Solve It!” by exploring the world of forensic science and uncovering clues to decode cases.   Read more about Spring into STEAM and ‘Solve It!’ with San Diego Public Library

New San Diego Public Library Exhibit Showcases Local Artists

February 21, 2025, 8:33 am

A new exhibit at the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) celebrates the art and expression of drawing. “The Drawing Show” is on display from Feb. 22 - May 4, 2025 and showcases the skills of San Diego artists.   Read more about New San Diego Public Library Exhibit Showcases Local Artists

‘I Am San Diego’ Community Voices Project Unveiled

January 7, 2025, 1:42 pm

As part of the I Am San Diego project, the City of San Diego has collaborated with nonprofit StoryCorps Studios to produce conversations between San Diegans, capturing their unique and diverse experiences as they live and work in the nation’s 8th largest city. Read more about ‘I Am San Diego’ Community Voices Project Unveiled

Power Up the New Year with the Winter Reading Challenge

December 31, 2024, 12:24 pm

Pick up a new book in the new year and join the City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) Winter Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is Be a Reading Machine and focuses on the world of engineering, invention and high-tech skills.   Read more about Power Up the New Year with the Winter Reading Challenge

New Neighborhood Library Opens in Pacific Highlands Ranch

November 9, 2024, 12:54 pm

Mayor Todd Gloria joined City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava, City staff and hundreds of community members today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. The library is the 37th location in the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) system and will serve the growing… Read more about New Neighborhood Library Opens in Pacific Highlands Ranch

City of San Diego Celebrates Veterans with Limited-Edition Library Card

November 1, 2024, 2:31 pm

Honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) is offering patrons a new veteran-themed library card and programs for kids and adults through the month of November. Library locations will also offer an opportunity for community members to honor the veterans… Read more about City of San Diego Celebrates Veterans with Limited-Edition Library Card

Day in the Life: An IDEA Lab Librarian

August 22, 2024, 2:03 pm

The IDEA Lab at the San Diego Public Library provides a space where patrons can learn to make creative projects through a DIY approach, direct experimentation and from each other. Read more about Day in the Life: An IDEA Lab Librarian

Zap! Pow! San Diego Public Library’s Comic-Con Lineup is Packed with Superhero Power

July 24, 2024, 2:44 pm

The San Diego Public Library (SDPL) has something for everyone during Comic-Con 2024. Comic fans can pick up a limited-edition SDPL library card, create a superhero craft or a graphic novel journal, and fix any costume emergencies at the SDPL cosplay repair station. Read more about Zap! Pow! San Diego Public Library’s Comic-Con Lineup is Packed with Superhero Power

Renew a Love of Reading with the San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program

May 31, 2024, 9:35 am

With activities, outdoor adventures and prizes, the annual Summer Reading Program is kicking off at the San Diego Public Library this weekend. The theme of this year’s program is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” encouraging readers of all ages to learn more about protecting, maintaining and restoring… Read more about Renew a Love of Reading with the San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program