Ask, Suggest & Get Assistance
How Do I ...
This brief list of services is grouped by topic area, and covers the most frequently requested services or questions received at the Library. Links connect directly to the best location for your answer.
- Book Sales
- Borrowing Materials
- Branch Information
- Calendar of Events
- Comments & Suggestions
- Contributions
- eCollection
- Electronic Databases
- Friends & Volunteers
- Internet Access
- Library Catalog
- Library Services
- Magazines and Journals List (Find, Access Titles)
- News & Information
- Programs, Classes & Workshops
- Reading & Literacy
- Research & Questions
- Special Needs & Services
- Visual Arts Program
- Wireless Access
Book Sales
- Library Book Sales
- See What Books Sales are Scheduled (Calendar of Events)
Borrowing Materials
- Borrow Books or Materials from Another Library
- Check Out A Book or Materials
- Get or Renew my Library Card
- Find New Books or Materials Added
- Find Out My Overdue Materials or Fines
- View or Pay Library Fines
Branch Information
Calendar of Events/News
- Find Out About the Latest News at the Library
- Use the Library's Calendar of Events
- Subscribe the the Library's free monthly newsletter, Library Connection
Comments & Suggestions
Contributions
eCollection
Electronic Databases
Friends & Volunteers
- Find Links to Friends' of the Branch Libraries' Web Sites
- Find out about Friends of the Library groups
- Become a Library Volunteer
Internet Access
Library Catalog
- Check on Renewals, Holds, or My Account
- Find New Books or Materials Added to Catalog
- Get Help for Remote Access Problems
- Place a Hold
- Search for Magazine or Journal at the Library or in Electronic Databases [Remote patrons login, select Magazine & Journal List]
- Search the Library’s Catalog
Library Services
- Book Clubs at the Library
- Find a Meeting Room or Place to Study
- Find Library Locations and Hours
- Find New Books or Materials Added
- Find Out Library Holiday Closings and Hours
Magazines & Journals List
- Search for Magazine or Journal at the Library or in Electronic Databases [Remote patrons will be asked to login with Library Card and PIN]
News & Information
Programs, Classes & Workshops
Reading & Literacy
- Book Clubs at the Library
- Find New Books or Materials Added
- Find Out About Literacy and READ/San Diego Program
Research & Questions
- Central Library Bibliographies, Pathfinders, and Research Guides
- Find Federal and State Tax Forms
- Find Government Documents
- Get Help for Remote Access Problems
- Learn about Government Documents at the Library
- Locate other San Diego Area Libraries