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

Our Library System

Our library network provides essential services throughout the City of San Diego

Dedicated and passionate library staff work hard to provide resources and programs most needed in our neighborhoods. They all have something unique to offer and all are worth a visit.

Recent Work

By Hayne Palmour IV for The San Diego Union-Tribune

In the Media

Opinion: San Diego needs all city libraries to be open seven days a week

February 3, 2026

In the Media

San Diego library advocates push for better funding after mayor’s address

January 23, 2026

Press Release

Library Foundation SD responds to Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City

January 15, 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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