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Press Release Archive

Below are press releases from the San Diego Public Library, FY2005, and some special media and City Library-related releases, including some with earlier dates. Some City or governmental press releases may be linked from here. Please see our News & Events page for current press releases and news. For more information, please contact our Media Relations staff.

6/30/05 Public Hours for Most Libraries to Change July 18, Changes Due to City Budget Reductions (PDF:205K)
6/27/05 Library to Screen Documentary “The Brooklyn Connection” on July 18, Film Shows How Businessman Smuggled Arms from U.S. to Kosovo (PDF:133K)
6/17/05 Author Ona Russell to Discuss Her New Novel at Central Library on July 20 (PDF:107K)
6/16/05 Local Community Heroes Celebrated as Part of Cultural Scrapbook Program, Event Presented by San Diego Public Library and Media Arts Center San Diego (PDF:130K)
6/15/05 Library to Screen Documentary “The Fire Next Time” on July 10, Film Looks at Tensions Over Environmental Issues in Small Town Montana (PDF:130K)
6/14/05 Prizes and Better Skills Await Children, Teens at Library During Summer, Program Kicks Off with Exciting Jousting Event at City Heights/Weingart Branch Library (PDF:181K)
6/13/05 Last Chance to Take Central Library Tour, The Final Regularly Scheduled Behind-the-Scenes Tour to be July 9 (PDF:151K)
6/10/05 Local Author Carolyn Marsden to Discuss Her New Children’s Book at Young Ladies Book Club Meeting at La Jolla/Riford Branch Library (PDF:105K)
6/10/05 SCORE Wednesdays Continue, Counseling for Small Businesses at San Diego Public Library (PDF:158K)
6/6/05 “Stories de la Frontera” and “Soldados: Chicanos in Vietnam” to be Screened at Central Library (PDF:114K)
6/3/05 Exhibit of Works by Noted Local Artist Ed Mix to be Displayed at Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library (PDF:130K)
5/31/05 “Canicula: Snapshots of a Girlhood En La Frontera” By Norma Elia Cantu to be Discussed in Bilingual Book Series, Contemporary Latino Literature Reveals the Diverse Mexican American Experience (PDF:130K)
5/31/05 Medieval Pageant and Jousting to Launch Library’s Summer Reading Program (PDF:109K)
5/26/05 San Diego Youth Invited to Take Part in Library’s Summer Reading Program (PDF:177K)
5/24/05 Adventurous Horse and Mule Riders and Their Animals to Visit Library (PDF:124K)
5/23/05 Library to Present Free Seminars Focusing on Asthma, “Be Well Informed” Presentations to be Held at Four Libraries in June (PDF:147K)
5/9/05 “Historias! Best Of Fest” Film Screening to be Held at City Heights / Weingart Branch Library (PDF: 106K)
5/4/2005 Documentary Film Tells Story of One Man’s Battle Against Discrimination in the Marine Corps (PDF:101K)
4/29/05 Central Library to Host Exhibition of 63 Works of Art from the North County Printmakers (PDF:108K)
4/29/05 “The Road to Tamazunchale” / “El Camino A Tamazunchale” by Ron Arias is Next Novel in “Historias!” Bilingual Book Discussion Series, Contemporary Latino Literature Reveals the Diverse Mexican American Experience (PDF:147K)
4/28/05 Library to Present Five Free Seminars Focusing on Asthma, “Beyond the Prescription Label” Seminars to be Held at Five Libraries in May and June (PDF:139K)
4/28/05 Free Workshop on Marketing Tools for Small Businesses will be Held at Central Library (PDF:100K)
4/27/05 “Historias! Best of Fest” Film Screening at Central Library, Program Co-Sponsored by San Diego Latino Film Festival (PDF:118K)
4/25/05 Documentary About Dialogues Between Jews and Palestinians to be Shown at Central Library, “Talking Peace” a Film by SDSU Professor Mark Freeman (PDF:117K)
4/14/05 San Diego County Students Showcase Their Talents in Biennial Exhibition at the Central Library, Exhibition in Conjunction with San Diego Museum of Art Event (PDF:115K)
4/14/05 Kelco Donates $50,000 for the Logan Heights Library (City of San Diego Press Release)
4/04/05 Peninsula Singers to Perform at Central Library on May 1 (PDF:106K)
3/30/05 Jazz Concert to be Held at Central Library, April 29 and 30, Program Takes Place During Jazz Appreciation Month (PDF:111K)
3/30/05 Landscapes and Ceramics by Artist Warren Bakely to be Showcased at Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library (PDF:110K)
3/29/05 Exhibition Commemorating Argentina’s 30,000 “Disappeared” to Open at Mission Valley Branch Library (PDF:134K) - Updated version of PR issued 3/15/05
3/28/05 Public Encouraged to Support and Visit Libraries During National Library Week, April 10-16 (PDF:161K)
3/28/05 “Dia de La Luna / Day of the Moon” by Graciela Limón the Focus of “Historias!” Bilingual Book Discussion Series, Contemporary Latino Literature Reveals the Diverse Mexican American Experience (PDF:147K)
3/24/05 Library Workshop Helps Small Business Owners Choose a Name, Important Legal Issues Surrounding the Choice of a Business Name and Persona Discussed (PDF:168K)
3/15/05 All City of San Diego Libraries to be Closed on Sunday, March 27 (PDF:145K)
3/15/05 Exhibition Commemorating Argentina’s 30,000 “Disappeared” to Open at Mission Valley Branch Library (PDF:131K)
3/15/05 Hungarian Author Sándor Márai Featured in Exhibit at Central Library, Márai Died in San Diego in 1989 at the Age of 88 (PDF:105K)
3/14/05 Poetry Writing Workshop to be Held at Central Library on April 30, Activity Takes Place During National Poetry Month (PDF:113K)
3/14/05 & 3/21/05 Library to Host Free Health Fair in Point Loma on April 7, “Beyond the Prescription Label” Seminars to be Held at Five Libraries in March and April (PDF:120K) Note: Revised release published 3/21/05.
3/09/05 Library to Show Documentary Film About the Rise and Decline of Suburbia (PDF:117K)
3/08/05 Discussion to Focus on the Complexity of California Through Stories by California Writers (PDF:103K)
3/07/05 Films, Video and Discussion to Provide Unique Perspective About Urban Land Use in Downtown San Diego (PDF:108K)
3/07/05 One-Man Play about Labor Leader Harry Bridges to be Performed as Part of Library’s “California Labor History” Exhibition (PDF:111K)
2/18/05 New One-Search Feature Allows Public to Search Library’s Catalog and Databases, One-Search Available Through Web Site to Citizens with Library Card (PDF:119K)
2/17/05 San Diego Public Library to Host Event with Author of “Louis Rose: San Diego’s First Jewish Settler and Entrepreneur” (PDF:107K)
2/17/05 San Diego Public Library Card-Holders Can Receive $2 Off at San Diego Latino Film Festival (PDF:122K)
2/14/05 Woody Guthrie’s Words and Music to be Performed as Part of Library’s “California Labor History” Exhibition (PDF:110K)
2/14/05 “Historias!” Bilingual Book Discussion Series to Explore Mexican-American Experience, Program will Celebrate Diverse Contemporary Latino Literature (PDF:150K)
2/11/05 Business Structures – Which Do You Choose? Legal and Taxation Issues for Small Businesses (PDF:165K)
2/09/05 80 Million for the New Main Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:101K)
2/09/05 Parenting Workshop at Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, Parents Can Avoid Everyday Power Struggles with Their Children (PDF:112K)
2/08/05 San Diego Public Library to Present Free Seminars Focusing on Prescription Medication, “Beyond the Prescription Label” Seminars to be Held at Five Libraries in March and April (PDF:120K)
2/04/05 Library Co-Presents 10th Annual Writers Symposium by the Sea, Program to Take Place at Point Loma Nazarene University (PDF:139K)
2/02/05 San Diego Public Library to Receive National Award for “Stories of Faith” Program (PDF:103K)
2/01/05 Dark Psychological Self-Portraits to be Showcased in Exhibition of Images by Documentary Photographer Lisa Kanemoto at Pacific Beach Library (PDF:114K)
1/31/05 Books by 240 Local Writers on Display at Library’s 39th Annual Local Authors Reception Exhibit (PDF:104K)
1/31/05 Jackson J. Benson Receives Library’s 2005 LOLA Award, Former SDSU Professor is Award-Winning Biographer (PDF:118K)
1/31/05 Labor History Exhibit Presents Historic Examination of Labor Events and Movements that Changed State (PDF:116K)
1/27/05 Show Your Support for the San Diego Public Library During Library Lovers Month (PDF:103K)
1/21/05 Celebrate Chinese New Year at La Jolla-Riford Branch Library (PDF:95K)
1/20/05 City of San Diego Public Library to Host Special Events to Celebrate Black History Month in February (PDF:124K)
1/13/05 Library to Host Film Series and Bilingual Book Discussion And Scrapbooking Series Entitled “Historias!,” Events to Focus on Latino and Spanish-Speaking Community (PDF:132K)
1/12/05 San Diego Public Library to Host Book Discussion Series as Part of Black History Month Celebration (PDF:119K)
1/12/05 Small Business Loan Workshops at the Library, ACCIÓN San Diego presents workshops in English and Spanish (PDF:171K)
1/11/05 Free Art Class for Children to be Held at Clairemont Branch Library (PDF:102K)
1/11/05 Central Library to Show Documentary Film “Chisholm ’72 – Unbought & Unbossed," Feb. 7 Screening Part of Library’s Black History Month Celebration (PDF:125K)
1/10/05 Free Parenting Workshop to be Held at La Jolla/Riford Branch Library (PDF:100K)
1/10/05 Central Library to Show Documentary Film About Author Ralph Ellison, Event is in Celebration of Black History Month (PDF:118K)
1/6/05 La Jolla Branch Library to Present Critical Thinking Skills Program for Youth (PDF:100K)
1/4/05 Library’s Free Winter/Spring Concert Series Begins Jan. 23, Previously Scheduled Event for Jan. 9 Has Been Cancelled (PDF:140K)
1/4/05 Author and Editor Landon Jones to Discuss His Book About American Explorer William Clark, Event is Part of the Great American Writers Series (PDF:128K)
12/22/04 Libraries to Host Preview Presentations for San Diego Opera’s 2005 Season, Lectures to be Held at Central Library and Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch (PDF:126K)
12/21/04 Library’s Free Winter/Spring Concert Series Schedule Announced, Soprano Soloist Marylou Rector to Perform Jan. 9 for Premiere Event (PDF:140K) [Note: Release re-issued with change in premiere event, see 1/04/05 release.]
12/16/04 $10,000 Gift from EBS Foundation Provides Library with New Children’s Reference Books, City Matches the Contribution Dollar for Dollar for Total of $20,000 (PDF:116K)
12/13/04 Book Clubs at Libraries Now Listed on San Diego Public Library Web Site, City Libraries Host 20 Book Clubs on Various Topics (PDF:115K)
12/07/2004 San Diego Public Library Now Offers Free Wireless Internet at All Locations, One of the First Major Libraries in the Nation to Offer Wireless Access System Wide (PDF:165K)
12/02/2004 Unusual Contemporary Altars Exhibition to Open at Pacific Beach-Taylor Branch Library (PDF:115K)
11/22/04 Documentaries and Photographs Describe Border Life, Program to be Presented at Central Library on Dec. 12 (PDF:139K)
11/08/04 Special Post-Election Film Event Plays to Packed House at Library, Both “Fahrenheit 9/11” and “Fahrenhype 9/11”Screened Followed by Open Discussion (PDF:116K)
11/08/04 Free Workshop to Help Make Your Invention a Reality, Event will be Presented by Matt Yubas, Author of “Product Idea to Product Success” (PDF:169K)
11/08/04 SCORE Counseling Sessions for Small Business to be held at Central Library (PDF:152K)
11/08/04 Children’s Book Week Celebrated at City Libraries With Special Events, Programs and Activities, 85th Annual Event will be Observed Across Nation from Nov. 15-21 (PDF:166K)
11/05/04 Mission Valley Library to Host Exhibit of Jerry Berndt Photographs Entitled “The Spirit Within,” Display is Part of Library’s “Stories of Faith” Series (PDF:137K)
11/05/04 Author Jack Scheffler Innis to Speak About New Book, “San Diego Legends,” at Central Library (PDF:103K)
11/02/04 San Diego Thanksgiving Event to Celebrate American Diversity, Event is Part of Library’s “Stories of Faith” Series (PDF:119K)
11/01/04 San Diego Public Library One of 10 to Receive Grant to Host Health Seminars, Be Well Informed @ your library Initiative Creates Health Information Network (PDF:141K)
10/29/04 Library to Reschedule Screening of Documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11”, Also to be Screened will be “Fahrenhype 9/11” (PDF:111K)
10/25/04 Handmade Books Made by Children Artists to be on Display at Malcolm X Branch Library, Library Visitors on Nov. 15 and Dec. 6 Can Create Their Own Books (PDF:135K)
10/20/04 San Diego Public Library One of 10 to Receive Grant to Host Health Seminars, Be Well Informed @ your library Initiative Creates Health Information Network (PDF:129K)
10/15/04 San Ysidro Branch Library Celebrates 80th Anniversary, Community Event to Include Food, Music and Other Entertainment (PDF:108K)
10/12/04 Free Marketing Workshop to be Held at Central Library (PDF:100K)
10/12/04 Free Parent Educational Workshop to be Held at La Jolla Branch Library (PDF:108K)
10/09/04 Work Begins on New Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:85K)
10/07/04 IT’S ALIVE! at Your Library During Teen Read Week 2004, Oct. 17-23 (PDF:119K)
10/07/04 Importance of Genealogy to the Mormon Faith to be Discussed as Part of Library’s “Stories of Faith” Series (PDF:106K)
10/06/04 Mormon Church to Hold Open House as Part of Library’s Stories of Faith Series (PDF:103K)
10/06/04 Filmmaker Vikram Yashpal to Appear at Screening of His Film “Trade Offs” at the Central Library (PDF:103K)
10/04/04 Author Charles “Norm” Stevens to Talk About New Book, “An Innocent at Polebrook: A Memoir of an 8th Air Force Bombardier” (PDF:122K)
10/01/04 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Max Frankel to Discuss New Book, “High Noon in the Cold War,” Part of the Great American Writers Series of the Library and City Club (PDF:124K)
10/01/04 San Diego Public Library Conjures Up Plenty of Spooky, Halloween Fun, Many Fun and Chilling Activities Planned at City Libraries Through Oct. 31 (PDF:157K)
09/30/04 Work Begins on North UC Branch Library and Rec Center (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:84K)
09/27/04 Library to Host Event with Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum, Author of “Black Madonnas: Feminism, Religion and Politics in Italy” (PDF:110K)
09/23/04 Ingmar Bergman’s Film, “Winter Light” to be Shown at Central Library, Film Screening is Part of Library’s “Stories of Faith” Series of Programs (PDF:122K)
09/17/04 San Diego Public Library Invites Everyone to “Get Carded” in September, September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month (PDF: 143K)
09/17/04 Library to Host Writing Workshops to Chronicle the History of Downtown San Diego, Program is Part of the Library’s “In the Shadow of Petco Park Project” (PDF:117K)
09/16/04 Author Andrew McDermott to Speak at Central Library on Oct. 2, Writer will Discuss and Sign His Novel “The Tiger Chase” (PDF:117K)
09/16/04 Handmade Books Made by Children Artists to be on Display at City Heights Library, Library Visitors on Oct. 6 and 20 Can Create Their Own Books (PDF:125K)
09/14/04 Documentary About Black Panther Pete O’Neal and His Life in Africa to be Shown at Central Library (PDF:100K)
09/13/04 San Diego Public Library to Host Discussion on State and Religion in the Middle East (PDF:122K)
09/10/04 City Libraries Celebrate Freedom to Read During “Banned Books Week,” Sept. 25 through Oct. 2 (PDF:135K)
09/09/04 Mayor Murphy Named Politician of the Year by National Library Publication (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:85K)
09/09/04 Library to Host Book Discussion Series “Gendered Stories”, Event is Part of the Library’s Five-Month “Stories of Faith” Program (PDF:143K)
09/08/04 Library to Present an Exhibit Focusing on Italian Devotion to the Black Madonnas, Event is Part of the San Diego Public Library’s “Stories of Faith” Program (PDF: 117K)
09/03/04 Internationally-Known Artist and Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Harold Cohen to be Interview on City TV Program (PDF: 121K)
09/01/04 Free Online Tutoring Awaits Students Going Back to School, Tutor.com Services Available Through Library’s Web Site (PDF: 114K)
08/31/04 Local Writers Sought by San Diego Public Library for 39th Annual Local Authors Event (PDF: 103K)
08/30/04 Library Offers Vast Variety of Online Databases for the Public, More Than 70 Databases Include Reference Materials in English and Spanish (PDF: 139K)
08/27/04 Library to Show Cult Documentary Film “Wattstax”, Featuring Major R&B, Gospel and Soul Stars of the Early 1970s (PDF: 114K)
08/27/04 San Diego Public Library to Present the Film “Santitos” on Sept. 13, Event is Part of the Library’s Five-Month “Stories of Faith” Program (PDF: 114K)
08/26/04 Workshops and Web Page to Help Parents Better Understand Technology Children Use (PDF: 135K)
08/26/04 New Documentary “Poetry in Wartime” to Make San Diego Debut at Central Library on September 11 (PDF: 150K)
08/23/04 New Documentary Follows the Process of Creating and Installing Public Art at La Jolla Library (PDF: 114K)
08/12/04 Library’s “Stories of Faith” Program to Explore Role of Religion to Understand History and Community (PDF: 126K)
08/11/04 San Diego Public Library Awarded 13 Documentary Films from National Video Project (PDF: 132K)
08/10/04 Discussion to Focus on Shared Beliefs of Semitic Religions “The Journey of Abraham” Event is Part of Library’s Stories of Faith Program (PDF: 139K)
07/21/04 Library to Receive $4 Million for Preschool Learning Centers, Funding Awarded by First Five Commission of San Diego (PDF: 115K)
07/14/04 Library to Receive $40,000 Grant for Non-English Materials (PDF: 112K)
07/13/04 Library Receives 40 Digital Cameras Donated by Sony Electronics (PDF: 114K)
07/06/04 Mayor Appoints Four to the Board of Library Commissioners (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:89K)
07/06/04 La Biblioteca Pública de San Diego ofrece seis bases de datos en español (PDF: 159K En español)
03/27/04 Murphy, Peters and Community Kick Off Grand Re-Opening of La Jolla Riford Branch Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:104)
02/26/04 Mayor, Inzunza and Madaffer Break Ground on Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Expansion (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:85K)
02/20/04 Murphy and Madaffer Launch Construction of New College-Rolando Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:84K)
01/13/04 City Seeks Developer Proposals for Mid-City 'Flagship' Library, City Encourages Mixed-Use Development Proposals; Pre-Submittal Conference on January 16 (City of San Diego, Community and Economic Development and Library Department Press Release)
10/29/03 Alpert, Mayor and Madaffer Announce $20 Million in State Funding for New Main (PDF: 797K) - Courtesy Senator Alpert's Office
03/21/03 Mayor Appoints Three to Board of Library Commissioners (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:87K)
12/19/02 Mayor, Madaffer and Inzunza Announce $5.35 Million in State Funding for New Logan Heights Branch Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:85K)
11/08/02 Mayor and Madaffer Announce Financing Plan for New Library System (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF: 86K)
09/06/02 Citys Appeals for Library Funding Applications Approved by State (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:102K)
07/20/02 Mayor and Frye Kick Off Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Mission Valley Library (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:88K)
07/10/02 Mayor and Madaffer Announce Proposal for San Diego's 21st Century Library System (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF: 86K)
05/29/02 Mayor Appoints Four to the Board of Library Commissioners (Mayor's Office Press Release) (PDF:93K)
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