Our Work

Library Foundation supporters broaden the Library’s impact in the community.

22,000

…adults in San Diego have learned to read and write with support from READ/​San Diego.

+66%

Since 2013, the Library Foundation and our partners have successfully advocated for a 66% increase in the library’s operating budget.

30,000

…children and teens participated in the 2023 Summer Reading Program and returned to school more confident and ready to learn.

Impact Areas

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

Our support is focused on the areas most crucial to San Diegans’ success in school, in the workplace, and in the community.

Social Justice & Equity

Early Childhood

Education & Lifelong Learning

Digital Learning & Access

Economic & Workforce Development

Cultural & Civic Engagement

From our Community

“Our collaboration with the Library creates access points for so many more people to build thriving futures for themselves and their families.”

Sarah Burns
Director of Learning,
San Diego Workforce Partnership

Recent Work

News

Come work with us!

December 20, 2024

In the Media

San Diego writer fits life and death into 41 words with winning matchbook story

December 6, 2024

News

Winner of the 8th Annual Matchbook Story Contest revealed at the Shorties

December 4, 2024

The San Diego Public Library Foundation is now known as

Library Foundation SD

Contact

Physical | 330 Park Boulevard, 4th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

Mailing | PO Box 120391
San Diego, CA 92112

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Federal Tax ID 33-0959608

© 2024 Library Foundation SD