Central Library
330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
The new San Diego Central Library officially opened its doors to the public on September 28, 2013, capping 3 years of construction, 17 years of planning, and 36 years of talking about it. The 500,000-square-foot structure boasts nine floors topped by a signature half dome, housing 1.25 million books and more than 1200 places to sit and read them. +more
Additional Info
Hours
| Sunday | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday | noon to 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | noon to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Upcoming Events
SD Squares: San Diego Square Dancing
English Language Conversation
English Language Conversation
Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World
Recurring Events
Becoming Heirlooms: A Craft Desert Exhibition
Starts Monday, August 24, 2026