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
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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
Steve Kowit Poetry Awards & San Diego Celebration
CreativeMornings San Diego: Crossroads with Felicia W. Shaw
The Great Gatsby at 100
Fantastical Fiction Forum: These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs
Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture
Art of Elan: Midday Music
SDPL Short Story Contest: Live Readings & Awards Event
Art of Elan: Midday Music
Recurring Events
25 Years of The Drawing Show
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