SD Libraries Will Lose Funding in 2026
Negotiations are still underway before the City of San Diego's final 2025-26 fiscal year budget is voted on June 10. As a result of previous City Council budget meetings, the San Diego Public Library system is scheduled to lose $8million in funding. As of July 1, 2025, this loss of funding may result in the closing of all 37 Branch Libraries on Sunday and Monday, but will allow programs and services to remain the same Tuesday-Saturday. Homework Help at...
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A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
The library book club meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. The current Book Club Flyer Summer titles are on reserve at the front desk. Just ask the librarian for a copy and check it out. For more information, please call the library at 619-527-3430.
We wish to THANK everyone who has ever become a Member of the San Carlos Friends of the Library. We also express our appreciation and gratitude for those who have sent us donations in honor or memory of others. SCFOL funds are used to purchase new materials, programs, and equipment that enhance the patron experience at the current San Carlos Branch Library and that of the new proposed Branch.
All membership levels of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library,...
Your San Diego Public Library Foundation support could be multiplied. Many local companies match employees' charitable giving. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and spouses. Ask your personnel department about your company's matching program, and double your investment in library programs, materials and technology. For more information, contact Kymberly Mueller at 619-238-6641 or at 
You can create a legacy of literacy and lifetime learning by including a San Diego Public Library Foundation gift in your will or trust. These gifts are easy to set up, and allow you to make an impact while keeping full use of your assets during your lifetime. Those who make these plans are invited to join the Carnegie Society, which thanks members for their generosity. The Library Foundation is getting ready for the 2018 Carnegie Society Tea and... 
Volunteer Training. If you are interested in volunteering at the San Carlos Branch Library, please GIVE US A CALL.You must be 14 years old and willing to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours. If you are interested, please call Managing Librarian, David Ege at 619-527-3430, email him at 
History of the Foundation:
The San Diego Public Library Foundation was launched in 2002 when a group of motivated and concerned community leaders joined to focus their energy and attention on providing private support to build an outstanding library system in San Diego.
Since then, strong volunteer leadership has allowed the Foundation to raise more than $50 million in private funds to augment and support library programs, collections and services. Foundation support has been central to:
Expanding collections throughout the system;
Providing Sunday hours at certain locations;
Building new... 