San Diego Public Library

The San Diego Public Library is a premier civic and cultural institution that connects our diverse community to free educational and cultural resources designed to enrich lives.

Serving more than 1.4 million residents across 342 square miles, the Library welcomes approximately 6.6 million visitors annually, making it the largest cultural institution in San Diego to offer free public programming.

Its expansive collection includes more than 5.3 million books, e-books, and audio-visual materials; 1.6 million government documents; and more than 265,295 books in 25 languages other than English, reflecting its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and lifelong learning for all.