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

Sadie Wheeler, a member of the San Diego Youth Commission, at her home in the University City area on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

In the Media

Advocates for young San Diegans decry mayor’s proposed cuts to youth services, libraries and parks

April 20, 2026

Customers line up to buy books in the Library Shop at the San Diego Central Library during the 2025 San Diego Book Crawl. (Library Foundation SD)

In the Media

Bigger-than-ever San Diego Book Crawl returns for its ninth year

April 19, 2026

Press Release

Library Foundation SD Alarmed by Proposed Budget Cuts for San Diego Public Library System

April 17, 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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