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Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Harley & Bessie Knox Library is located at 215West Washington Street, between Front and Albatross Streets. This library was opened on Jan. 26, 2019 and serves the communities Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Middletown, Mission Hills and Old Town. Named in honor of the late philanthropists Harley and Bessie Knox, the new Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library expects to have 350,000 patron visits each year.

The 15,000-square-foot library is more than triple the size of the community's previous library that was built in 1961. It features modern amenities, including designated areas for teens and young children, a community meeting space, study rooms, computer labs, drought-tolerant landscaping, an underground parking garage and a design expected to achieve LEED Gold certification.

 


Upcoming Events

Oct 1
12am - 12am
Today
10am - 10:30am
Today
3:30pm - 5pm

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Dec 13
10am - 11am

Kids' Arts & Crafts

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Dec 14
10am - 10:30am

Dance Pants Bash!

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

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  • Front area outside the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Front area outside the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
  • Reading area inside the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Reading area inside the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
  • Community room at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Community room at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

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IDEA Lab

Mobile IDEA Lab

San Diego Public Library is proud to announce our newest mobile makerspace focused on architectural design. This Mobile makerspace features a laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter and multimedia laptops. Check the Library Calendar of Events for beginner workshops and regular programs offered or to reserve a time to use the equipment.

Underground Parking

Ace is the parking vendor that manages the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library's 84 underground parking spaces. The following parking rates are currently in effect:

  • First two (2) hours free with validation for library users. Validation is available at the Information Desk.
  • $1.25 for each 20 minutes or part of 20 minutes
  • $21 All Day Maximum
  • Credit card payments are accepted

Amenities

Parking - 84 parking spaces including 5 disability accessible spaces

Public Transportation - MTS Bus Routes 3 and 10

Computers for Public Use - 14 adult and 10 children

Special Collections - LGBTQ Books