San Diego Central Library, Public library in Downtown East Village, San Diego, United States.
The San Diego Central Library features nine floors of resources, including extensive book collections, digital media, meeting spaces, and research centers throughout the building.
The current building opened in 2013 after construction began in 2010, replacing the previous central library that operated from 1954 to 2013.
The library maintains special collections such as the Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center and hosts regular exhibitions of art and cultural materials.
Visitors can access public computers, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and guided tours during operating hours from Monday through Sunday except on major holidays.
The building incorporates a three-story reading room under a steel and mesh dome that filters natural light into the library spaces.
Location: San Diego County
Part of: San Diego Public Library
Address: 820 E St., San Diego, CA 92101-6478 92101-6478 92101-6478
Phone: +16192365830
Website: https://sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library
GPS coordinates: 32.70871,-117.15423
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:51
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