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The San Marcos, Valley Center, and Vista branches will be closed for building improvements.
San Marcos: Closed September 8-November 29  •  Valley Center: Closed September 2-15  •  Vista: Closed September 3-27

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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.

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More for Birth-5

Be Prepared!

September is National Preparedness Month.

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More for Kids

Everyone Can Make Art

Painting, drawing, and sculpting for all ages and abilities

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More for Teens

Pages in the Park

Sep 7th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Let’s read together. Celebrate reading, poetry, and community at Pages in the Park.

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More for Adults

One Book, One San Diego

Now in its 19th year, One Book, One San Diego brings our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.

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The 2025 One Book Selections

One Book, One San Diego

Enjoy all the One Book, One San Diego selections plus related titles!

Read, Watch & Listen

Read on Libby

All About Autumn

Pumpkin spice and everything nice!

SD Poets' Favorite Poems

San Diego Poets Laureate and SDCL staff recommendations.

Library Card Sign-up Month!

Browse books about libraries and books.

Staff Picks

Labor Day Literature

Labor Day isn’t just about barbecues and a three-day weekend; it’s a celebration of workers and the fight for fair treatment on the job.

First Partner's Summer Book Club 2025

The Summer Book Club of the First Partner of California recommends books hand-picked by the First Partner and librarians across the state.

Moving Forward Together!

Enjoy this list of books to celebrate all the women and girls in your life.
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