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Discover & Go
Are you ready for adventure, learning, and fun? Discover & Go connects you to free day passes for local museums and attractions.
Funny books to make kids laugh all summer long
Laugh, giggle, chuckle, snicker, snort, whoop, and guffaw all summer long—and the rest of the year too.
Comic-Con Celebrates Comics, Pop Culture, and Cosplay
Being a librarian, I wondered why teens enjoy comics. So I asked a few of our teens who frequent the library.
One Book, One San Diego 2024: Top 10 for Adults
One Book, One San Diego has released this year's Top 10 titles for adults. Stay tuned for August's announcement of the 2024 pick!
Freed Between the Lines: Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools.
Freed Between the Lines: Celebrate Banned Books Week
Explore ebooks and audiobooks for all ages.
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023
Every year, the American Library Association compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books.
Read, Watch & Listen
HIspanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15 to October 15, pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation and society.
Author Talk With Matt de la Peña
Sep 23rd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kick off Banned Books Week with Matt de la Peña, author of Mexican WhiteBoy. This will be hosted by County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Browse fiction, nonfiction, history, and contemporary life for all ages.
Read on Libby
All About Autumn
Pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month!
Browse books about libraries and books.
Be Prepared!
September is National Preparedness Month. Visit www.readysandiego.org for more information.
One Book, One San Diego
One Book, One San Diego brings our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.
One Book, One San Diego is Here!
The 2024 One Book titles were announced on August 17. Here are the 2024 top ten, previous years' selections, and titles from other cities.
Staff Picks
Character Cookbooks for Kids
Cook up something yummy with these cookbooks based on your favorite characters and/or series!
Eisner Award for Teen Graphic Novels
Every year at Comic-Con the Eisner Awards are given to American comics. Here are the previous winners of "Best Publication for Teens."
The Best Graphic Novels for Adults - Summer 2024
Every year, the American Library Association selects a list of the best adult graphic novels. They're perfect summer and year-round reading.
