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Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
More than a library, this 26,000-square-foot building was designed to serve as a cultural institution for the community,complete with a performing arts center, community meeting rooms and displays of public art through the space. The library opened in 1996 and was remodeled in 2016 with the addition of the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab, a technology lab offering training programs and classes for teens ages 12 to 18. The IDEA Lab is designed to provide youth with the opportunity to build 21st century job skills.
Upcoming Events
10am - 1pm
How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
10am - 12pm
Cultivating JOY Writing Workshop
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
3pm - 6pm
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
3pm - 6pm
Middle School Age, Teens
3pm - 6pm
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Front area outside the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Front area outside the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
The Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Ribbon cutting for the opening of the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Teens playing video games inside the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Apple iMac computers inside the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
The Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab is a multimedia center where youth can learn new skills in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) in a safe, welcoming and collaborative environment. During open hours, dedicated staff are available to assist teens using the advanced equipment.
Educational programs will be offered in collaboration with partners Admit One College Prep, the LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers, FAB LAB, Media Arts Center San Diego and Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego.
Parking - 124 parking spaces, including 6 disability accessible spaces
Public Transportation - MTS Trolley Orange Line
MTS Bus Routes 3, 4, 5, 13, 60, 916, 917 and 955
Computers for Public Use - 39 available
Meeting/Study Rooms - 4 meeting rooms
Multi-purpose room has capacity for 140 people
Seminar room has capacity for 40 people
Music room has capacity for 20 people
Multimedia room has capacity for 15 people
2 study rooms with capacity for 6 people each
Special Collections - African Diaspora collection
Language Collections