Situated at the southern end of Clairemont, the library was built in 1958 for $84,766. It was the 13th branch in the San Diego Public Library system. The library has been retrofitted several times over the years with modern amenities, including air conditioning and automatic doors, but the building is preserved in a mid-century style. Patrons with a valid library card can request to use the 3-D printer to design and print materials.