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The San Diego area is very lucky
The San Diego area is very lucky
San Diego is served by two excellent library systems, one for the city and the other for the broader county. Respectively, these are the San Diego Public Library and the San Diego County Library.
San Diego is served by two excellent library systems, one for the city and the other for the broader county. Respectively, these are the San Diego Public Library and the San Diego County Library.
Additional public library systems in the County of San Diego include the following:
Additional public library systems in the County of San Diego include the following:
So, this means there are tons of local public libraries, with in-person and online services, to choose from!
The San Diego Public Library (SDPL)
The San Diego Public Library (SDPL)
A SD Public Library card is available to all residents of California, San Diego property owners, and members of the armed forces stationed in San Diego. Children can get a card at any age (as of January 2022, an infant is eligible and can check out books with their own card!) Here is the information if you would like to apply for a SD Public Library card.
A SD Public Library card is available to all residents of California, San Diego property owners, and members of the armed forces stationed in San Diego. Children can get a card at any age (as of January 2022, an infant is eligible and can check out books with their own card!) Here is the information if you would like to apply for a SD Public Library card.
SDPL Programs & Services
SDPL Programs & Services
The Central Library, located in Downtown San Diego.
The SDPL's Central Library and 35 branch libraries serve over 6.6 million visitors every year. There are incredible, free, programs and services available to the public that you should know about! A few include:
The SDPL's Central Library and 35 branch libraries serve over 6.6 million visitors every year. There are incredible, free, programs and services available to the public that you should know about! A few include:
- Annual Summer Reading Program
Check the library's calendar page, where you can filter events by library location, event type, and interest.
Check the library's calendar page, where you can filter events by library location, event type, and interest.
SDPL app: CloudLibrary
SDPL app: CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary is the eReader for the SDPL. With this app, library card-holders can search for eBooks and audiobooks in the SDPL library catalog, download titles, and read (or listen) to them on iOS or Android devices. Students should seek parent/guardian permission prior to any app downloads on personal devices.
CloudLibrary is the eReader for the SDPL. With this app, library card-holders can search for eBooks and audiobooks in the SDPL library catalog, download titles, and read (or listen) to them on iOS or Android devices. Students should seek parent/guardian permission prior to any app downloads on personal devices.
SDPL Branch Locations
SDPL Branch Locations
The San Diego County Library (SDCL)
The San Diego County Library (SDCL)
A SD County Library card is available to all residents of California and members of the armed forces stationed in San Diego. Non-residents may pay a $5.00 fee to get a library card. Physical cards are issued at all local SDCL branches. Instant digital cards allow users access to SDCL's app, Libby.
A SD County Library card is available to all residents of California and members of the armed forces stationed in San Diego. Non-residents may pay a $5.00 fee to get a library card. Physical cards are issued at all local SDCL branches. Instant digital cards allow users access to SDCL's app, Libby.
SDCL Programs & Services
SDCL Programs & Services
The SDCL serves patrons all over the wider San Diego County. As with the SDPL, there are excellent programs and services available to the public that you should know about! A few include:
The SDCL serves patrons all over the wider San Diego County. As with the SDPL, there are excellent programs and services available to the public that you should know about! A few include:
Your local library will have more information about exciting programs that are specific to your community! Check in with them or peruse the library's calendar page, where you can filter events by library location, event type, and interest.
Your local library will have more information about exciting programs that are specific to your community! Check in with them or peruse the library's calendar page, where you can filter events by library location, event type, and interest.
SDCL app: Libby
SDCL app: Libby
Libby is the eReader for the SDCL. With this app, library card-holders can search for eBooks and audiobooks in the SDCL library catalog, download titles, and read (or listen) to them on iOS or Android devices. Students should seek parent/guardian permission prior to any app downloads on personal devices.
Libby is the eReader for the SDCL. With this app, library card-holders can search for eBooks and audiobooks in the SDCL library catalog, download titles, and read (or listen) to them on iOS or Android devices. Students should seek parent/guardian permission prior to any app downloads on personal devices.
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