The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library (FOPBL) exists to support the operation of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The Friends, through volunteer services, assists library patrons, hosts special events, operates a used book sale, and provides financial support for acquisitions and community activities.

Chartered under the auspices of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library is an official §501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. As such, donations made to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under Internal Revenue Service tax regulations.

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room/Gallery. Meetings are held every month except June, July, August, and December.

Please feel free to explore this web site to learn about the services provided by the Friends and by the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library itself.

The Pacific Beach / Taylor Branch Library will be closed starting Monday, April 9 and will re-open sometime in the late spring. This closure is being done in order to install a new roof and to install a more energy efficient heating and cooling (HVAC) system. With the exception of a few events listed below, ALL library events and activity will be unavailable during this time. Note:

• Library materials may be returned in the book drops located outside the library during the closure
• Holds will be transferred to the La Jolla Branch Library (7555 Draper Avenue; La Jolla, CA 92037; 858-552-1657) during the closure
• Please ask a library staff member for assistance if you would like to have your Holds transferred to a different library branch
• Free Tutoring Help (Do Your Homework @ The Library) will be suspended during the closure
• The April Music Concert is cancelled
• The Friends of the Library indoor and outdoor Book Sales will be closed
• The PB library will be unable to accept book donations during the closure
• The Annual Rummage Sale is cancelled for 2018

• Balance Strong classes will be held on Tuesdays (11:30 - 12:30) at the La Jolla Recreational Center (615 Prospect St; La Jolla; CA 92037 — 858-552-1658) during the closure
• The monthly Book Discussion Group meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday (6:15 - 7:30) at Oakmont of Pacific Beach (955 Grand Ave) during the closure
• Seated Strength classes will be held on Thursdays (10:00 - 11:00) at the La Jolla Recreational Center (615 Prospect St; La Jolla; CA 92037 — 858-552-1658) during the closure
• Knitting Circle will be held on 3rd Tuesday (1-3) and 3rd Saturday (10-noon) at Pacific Beach Plaza at the public seating area between the Vons and Starbucks, on Garnet Ave just east of Jewell St

• The free Bike Fair and Outdoor Movie (Coco; rated PG) will be held on the Taylor Greene outside the PB Library on Friday, May 4 from 6-8 PM (Bike Fair) and from 8-10 PM (Movie)
• The Bike to Work Day Pit Stop will be held on the Cass Street Plaza outside the PB Library on Thursday, May 17 from 6-9 AM
• The annual How-To Festival will be held on the Cass Street Plaza outside the PB Library on Saturday, May 26 from 11 AM to 3 PM
• Mail Ballot Drop-Off will be available Tuesday, May 29 through Monday, June 4 in the PB Library's Community Room

Multiple versions of a downloadable monthly calendar are available that show all events scheduled to be held at the Pacific Beach Library. The calendars may be viewed, saved on your computer or mobile device, or printed for use throughout the month. Also, for ease of reference, the PDF and JPG versions of the calendar list events categorized by age group and general area of interest. Please click on one of the links below to download or view the calendar. For patrons who prefer a pre-printed calendar on paper, please ask one of the library's staff members to print one out for you when you come to visit the library.

May 2018 ( PDF Calendar & Text | JPG Calendar | JPG Text )

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The Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, as well as the entire San Diego Public Library system, will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The outside book return will be open for the convenience of patrons who need to return checked-out material to the library.

The PB Book Discussion Group welcomes you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month. At June's meeting we will discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Copies are available for check-out at the PB Library's Circulation Desk. July's selection will be The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.

The Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library will be closed for roof and HVAC upgrades starting Monday, April 9 and continuing through sometime in the late spring. All programs and library events will be suspended during this time.

Pacific Beach / Taylor Branch Library
4275 Cass Street
San Diego, CA 92109