SD Libraries Will Lose Funding in 2026
Negotiations are still underway before the City of San Diego final 2025-26 fiscal year budget is voted on in May. As a result of the April City Council meetings, the San Diego Public Library system is scheduled to lose $8million in funding. As of July 1, 2025, this loss of funding will result in the closing of all 37 Branch Libraries on Sunday and Monday, which will allow programs and services to remain the same Tuesday-Saturday.
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Saturday, MAY 17, 10 am – 1 pm, the robots are returning to the San Carlos Branch Library. In the library’s lower parking lot, at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest, 18 Robotic Clubs from local schools and San Diego neighborhoods will display, explain and demonstrate their robot creations. Guests will get to work some robots too. Aguirre Tech will also be there demonstrating the action of their drones. Interactive STEM activities and a robot craft will also be available on the corner lot. Hopefully special exhibits from Miramar Air Base will be on site too.
Congratulations to the PATRIBOTS, the... 
This article will update you on an important executive order issued by the Trump Administration, that significantly reduces the IMLS (Institution of Museum & Library Services).
The following was shared with us by SDPL Director Misty Jones.
“I am sure most of you have heard the news that the Trump Administration has issued an executive order significantly reducing the IMLS. Below is an email from CLA (California Library Association) and a statement from ULC (Urban Libraries Council). Please feel free to share with your Friends groups and other networks.
Though we are not reliant on funding from IMLS for operations, SDPL has benefitted greatly... 
If you are a member of the San Diego Art community, please read this article. You may find that the position of SCFOL Art Show Chair is the volunteer position you have been looking for. This position keeps the SCBL Art Gallery filled with the amazing and beautiful works of our local artists. All 2025 art shows have been scheduled. Position begins in October, 2025; first show in January, 2026.
For many years, Barbara Stewart has done an amazing job as the SCFOL Artist Chair, finding fabulous local artists to fill the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room &... 