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With a unique connection to San Diego's biotech industry, the La Jolla-Riford Library is believed to be the first in the country to feature a public biotech laboratory. The Bio Lab is part of an innovation space at the library that also includes 3D printers and a 50-person capacity classroom. La Jolla-Riford Library opened in 1989, thanks to a generous land donation from Ms. Florence Riford. At 25,000 square feet, the library features a cozy fireplace, enclosed outdoor reading patio, spacious community room with a piano and art gallery, and the History Room which houses a comprehensive collection of La Jolla historical documents and newspaper archives.
Upcoming Events
Jun 310am - 12pm
Let's Do Ballet! with City Ballet of San Diego
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Jun 31pm - 3pm
San Diego Poetry Annual Reading
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Jun 512pm - 12:30pm
Babies/Toddlers
Jun 55pm - 6pm
All Ages
Jun 612pm - 12:30pm
Babies/Toddlers
Front area outside the La Jolla/Riford Library
Lobby area inside the La Jolla/Riford Library
A child participating in a STEAM program at the La Jolla/Riford Library
A child participating in a STEAM program at the La Jolla/Riford Library
IDEA Lab
The IDEA LAB at the La Jolla/Riford Library is open to “any member of the community who is curious about science or has an idea they want to try out.” Those are the words of Callen Hyland, a Senior Research Scientist at the University of San Diego and one of the lab’s passionate volunteers. Since the Idea Lab’s grand opening on May 25, 2019, volunteers and patrons have made excellent use of the signature space. The lab has three main aspects—a community biology lab, a 3D printer lab, and two brand new Mac computers equipped to edit digitized photos and videos.
3D Print by Request Service
We are excited to offer 3D Print by Request service! Send us your 3D designs and get them printed in one week for pickup at the La Jolla/Riford Library. Questions? Email lab staff at: ljstaff@sandiego.gov or call us at 858-552-1657.
3D Print by Request Procedures
- Complete 3D Print Request form (all fields are required to process your request).
- Send request form and .STL file to ljstaff@sandiego.gov.
File name should read: Your First_Last Name_Date Submitted_Model Name.stl
Example: Jane_Doe_1.2.20_thebestmodelever.stl
Policy
- Files will be printed in the order in which they are received.
- 3D print model must be in .STL format.
- Turnaround time for print requests will be at least one week, you will be notified when print is ready for pickup.
- Prints must be picked up at the La Jolla/Riford Library.
- 3-hour print time limit per week.
- Multi-Part Prints: Please submit separate requests for each part of your project.
- The library staff reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
- Staff cannot guarantee model quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs.
Note: Staff do not remove rafts and supports
Parking - 20 parking spaces, including 2 disability accessible spaces
Public Transportation - Bus Route 30
Computers for Public Use - 10 available
Meeting/Study Rooms -
• Seminar Room – 35 people
• Community Room – 75 people
• Patio Room - 15 people
Outdoor Space
Special Collections -
• La Jolla History Room
• La Jolla Cove Swim Club Special Collection
Language Collections