Public Library
The City of San Diego Public Library serves the informational, educational and recreational interests of San Diego through 35 branches, Central Library, the READ/San Diego literacy program and an online presence.
"To inspire lifelong learning through connections to knowledge and each other."
The San Diego Public Library is a popular destination that connects our diverse community to free educational and cultural resources that will enrich their lives. With 6.6 million visitors, the Library is the largest cultural institution in San Diego that offers FREE programming.
In September 2013 the City opened the state-of-the-art and award-winning San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common that better serves our entire region and has put us on the map internationally. The visibility and increased use of this new library has generated renewed interest in libraries in our City resulting in:
For other questions or information, call 619-236-5800 or email weblibrary@sandiego.gov