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On Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at the San Diego Central Library, Joe Brady stood at his favorite desk located near the large library window with a view of the Coronado Bay Bridge.

In the Media

Opinion: San Diego libraries are suffering from years of neglect. This plan helps carve a new path.

January 3, 2024

In the Media

San Diego Public Library offers banned books to people across the country

November 28, 2023

Feb 28

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An Evening with Eric Klinenberg

February 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.

Mar 15

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She Persisted: Chelsea Clinton in Conversation with Atia Abawi

March 15, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.

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“Libraries are one of the few places where people are treated with dignity and given access, all without cost, no matter where they sit on the social ladder.”

Sean Elo-Rivera,
San Diego City Council President

Building stronger communities

Opinion: San Diego libraries are suffering from years of neglect. This plan helps carve a new path.

San Diego Public Library offers banned books to people across the country

An Evening with Eric Klinenberg

She Persisted: Chelsea Clinton in Conversation with Atia Abawi

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We strengthen communities by supporting and advocating for San Diego Public Libraries

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Education & Lifelong Learning

Digital Learning & Access

Economic & Workforce Development

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“Libraries are one of the few places where people are treated with dignity and given access, all without cost, no matter where they sit on the social ladder.”

Library Foundation SD

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