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Wins and Changes for our 37 City Libraries

A message from our CEO on San Diego Public Library’s reduced hours after a hard-fought budget season and how you can help.

September 15, 2025

Sep 17

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Ryan La Sala with Adalyn Grace

September 17, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. (Check-in at 5:45 p.m.)

Oct 06

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M.L. Rio with Jim Ruland

October 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Image contains: Graduates from the Media Arts Workforce Development Initiative @ The Library.

Press Release

Prebys Foundation Grant expands the Library’s paid internship program for San Diego youth

August 12, 2025

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Building stronger communities

Wins and Changes for our 37 City Libraries

Ryan La Sala with Adalyn Grace

M.L. Rio with Jim Ruland

Prebys Foundation Grant expands the Library’s paid internship program for San Diego youth

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