University Community Library

We look forward to seeing everyone when we open on June 5th.

We will still be closed on June 2nd, and so will the ballot drop at our branch.

You can find your nearest drop off location on the Registrar of Voter's website:

Ballot Drop Box Locations Find ballot drop box locations and hours to return your mail ballot during an election.

The San Diego Office of Child and Youth Success presents the 2026 youth Summit!

Wednesday, June 3rd 2026
10:00am-3:45pm
Balboa Park War Memorial Building

This is an opportunity for youth (ages 15-24) in San Diego to build
bridges with community and connect with resources while
having fun in the park, learning and creating with peers.
Featuring guest speakers, workshops, games, art and more.

Register through the QR code in the flyer or visit: bit.ly/sdyouthsummit2026

It is time once again for the SDPL Pride Library Card Contest! Submissions will be accepted at your open local library all of April.

For more information of the contest and other pride activities, go to: mysdpl.org/pride

Thursday, Feb. 26th 4:00-5:30PM
La Mesa Art Gallery Exhibit Grand Opening
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., Suite 269
La Mesa, CA 91942

Enjoy wine, light bites, and live music as you explore fresh new artwork and meet the artists who bring this first exhibit to life.

RSVP here: https://san-diego.oasiseverywhere.org/product/art-gallery-exhibit-reception-meet-the-artists/

As part of Black History Month, SDPL Staff have put together some recommended reading lists, especially inspired by Natalie Baszile's "We Are Each Other's Harvest".

Spotlight on Authors: https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/545837047/2926265497

Black Farmers, Food Justice, and Sustainable Farming: https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/545837047/2926763587

Join us on February 24th in the Shiley Events Suite at the Central Library for a discussion with Natalie Baszile about her new book "We Are Each Other's Harvest" and more!

Get your seats at: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/copy-black-history-month-author-talk-471678

The annual Short Story Contest is coming soon! Only the first 100 stories submitted at 7pm February 2nd will be accepted. Last year, they reached their cap within minutes, so be sure you submit right at 7!

Click the link below read more about submission guidelines and prizes! $$$

https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/short-story-contest

In celebration of Black History Month, San Diego Central Library will host an author talk, (with free book handout), resource fair, and book signing with Natalie Baszile!

Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel, Queen Sugar, which was adapted for seven television seasons and nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Event takes place Feb 24th with a resource fair at 5, book talk at 6 and book signing at 7 at Central Library downtown at 330 Park Blvd.

Register and learn more here:
https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/copy-black-history-month-author-talk-471678

We are hosting several organizations that support black justice, food justice, environmental justice, and farming. Patrons that visit the resource tables during the event will receive a free copy of the book.

Applications for the e3 Civic High School are being accepted through March 12th, 2026.

For more information about the school and enrollment, visit: https://www.e3civichigh.com/