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Officially opened in 1997, the Earl & Birdie Taylor Library was built thanks to a generous donation from the Taylor family, library supporters and early real estate developers in Pacific Beach. The 12,484-square-foot library is walking distance from the beach, located on a city block dedicated to the library facility and a passive park space. Architect Manuel Oncina designed the library building to be open and airy, resembling the form of a nautilus shell to incorporate the natural beauty of the ocean. Featuring a large meeting room, projection screen and grand piano, the library is a destination for community groups and performers. The Pacific Beach community has been home to a library since 1914 when the original library operated from inside the lobby of the Pacific Beach Women's Club on Hornblend Street.
Upcoming Events
May 112am - 12am
May 3110am - 10:30am
Toddler Time: Crafting in the Park
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
May 312pm - 3pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Jun 112pm - 1pm
Adults, Older Adults
Jun 13pm - 5:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Front area outside the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Reading area inside the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Patio at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Children's Area inside the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Parking - 50 parking spaces
Public Transportation - MTS Bus Routes 30, 8/9, 27
Computers for Public Use - 19 available
Meeting/Study Rooms - 1 meeting room with capacity for 95 people
Outdoor Space
Special Collections
Language Collections