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 meets on the third 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.

Under the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and the San Diego County's Public Health Officer, all branches, including the Central Library and the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, of the San Diego Public Library will be closed to the public from Monday, March 16 until at least April 30, 2020. All programming and events, including but not limited to Friends of the Pacific Beach Library (FOPBL) programming and events, have been postponed or canceled during this time. The FOPBL bookstore, will be closed. Online library services remain available to the public.

Library staff will not be present at any branch library during this closure and, thus, will be unable to answer questions. Please go to the San Diego Public Library website (==> click here <==) for the most recent official updates to the library closure policy.

Please (==> click here <==) to read the City's official notice of closure which pertains to all San Diego libraries, pools, and recreation centers. Please be aware that changes may occur at a moment's notice. When library service resumes, on or after May 1, it is suggested that patrons call the library (858-581-9934) on the day of previously publicized events to find out whether or not any specific event will be held. We will endeavor to update this announcement as we become aware of any changes.

Please be advised that ALL previously planned and announced programs and events have been CANCELED for the month of April.

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