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

Image contains: Patrick Stewart and Scott Ehrig-Burgess at the old Mission Hills branch of the San Diego public library, which will be converted into a bookstore.

In the Media

The world needs more independent bookstores’: Mission Hills bookshop plans to fill a void

November 26, 2025

Image contains: Three interns participating in the Media Arts Workforce Development Initiative @ The Library, a work readiness program created through a partnership with the Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD).

News

Our fall Impact Update is out!

November 21, 2025

Story

Donor-advised funds offer an easy charitable giving option

November 12, 2025

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

© 2025 Library Foundation SD