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.

28,223

…children and teens participated in the 2025 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

2025 Council District 1 Library usage graphic

Check out library usage in 2025 by San Diego Council District.

Library usage

Recent Work

In the Media

Local postcard campaign to save the city’s libraries from budget cuts

May 13, 2026

After community outcry, the city is scaling down some of its proposed budget cuts, bringing the original $6.3 million in cuts to libraries down to $4.8 million.

In the Media

San Diego library funding partially restored in mayor’s revised budget proposal

May 13, 2026

In the Media

Where libraries and recreational centers may see cuts in City of San Diego

May 4, 2026

Partners

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

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