Our Work

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

+ 395%

…increase in the number of children getting library cards during the first 8 months of My First Library Card versus the prior two years.

$2.1M

Library Foundation advocacy helped earn $2.1M additional in the FY23 budget for materials, technology, maintenance, the library match, and support for the Do Your Homework @ the Library program.

2,980

…students received high-quality STEAM education through Library NExT the last two years.

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

Story

My thoughts on the Central Library incident

May 26, 2023

News

Steve + Franci Hermes sync giving with values

May 16, 2023

Alpaugh Branch Library in Tulare County. Photo by Julie Leopo (EDSource)

In the Media

Governor Newsom’s love letter to libraries

May 10, 2023

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

© 2023 Library Foundation SD