Image contains: Patrick Stewart and Scott Ehrig-Burgess at the old Mission Hills branch of the San Diego public library, which will be converted into a bookstore.

In the Media

The world needs more independent bookstores’: Mission Hills bookshop plans to fill a void

Library Foundation SD opens San Diego’s newest neighborhood independent bookstore, Library Shop Mission Hills, at the old Mission Hills branch library.

November 26, 2025

Proceeds from the Library Shop Mission Hills support local libraries. Photo: Kate Murphy/Axios

In the Media

New bookstore opens to support local libraries

December 1, 2025

Library Shop SD and Library Foundation SD are joined by Write Out Loud SD and Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater Puppeteer for the Shorties Awards.

News

Winner of the 9th Annual Matchbook Story Contest revealed at the Shorties

December 5, 2025

Feb 16

Event

Mary Kubica with T Greenwood

February 16, 2026 | 7:00pm start, 6:30pm check-in

Shop for a cause

Our Library Shops are independent bookstores run by the Library Foundation SD, and our proceeds support free programs at San Diego Public Library. Check out our newest shop in Mission Hills!

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Our Work

We strengthen communities by supporting and advocating for San Diego Public Libraries

Our support is focused on the areas most crucial to San Diegans’ success in school, in the workplace, and in the community.

Social Justice & Equity

Early Childhood

Education & Lifelong Learning

Digital Learning & Access

Economic & Workforce Development

Cultural & Civic Engagement

The San Diego Public Library Foundation is now known as

Library Foundation SD

Contact

Physical | 330 Park Boulevard, 4th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

Mailing | PO Box 120391
San Diego, CA 92112

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Federal Tax ID 33-0959608

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