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Past Newsletters

05-26-2010 July Library Connections newsletter
Monthly look at free events and programs at your local branch library.

05-20-2010 Check Us Out - Spring 2010
New Logan heights Branch Library a hit; Library meets American's information needs; endowment gift from San Diego human rights icon supports Logan library; Library partners with local group to provide free computers to needy families.
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10-31-2009 Check Us Out - Winter 2009
Private donors help support new Logan Heights Branch Library. Local funders have helped the library expand health collections and programs. Broadway performers come to the City Heights Branch Library. 2010 One Book selection made. Library volunteers step up to help.
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09-01-2009 Check Us Out - Fall 2009
Library provides resources to students. Library programs more popular than ever. Families for Literacy encourages families to read. Donor's contributions have far-reaching impact. Logan Heights Library scheduled for fall opening.
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(937 KB PDF)
04-20-2009 Check Us Out Spring 2009
Patrons turn to Library in tough times. Library supporter makes a difference at San Ysidro Branch Library. Check out a New Children's Museum membership at your branch.
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(1.01 MB PDF)
11-10-2008 Check Us Out Fall 2008
Foundation launches website. Q&A with Deborah Barrow. Friends honored for philanthropy. Schon Center offers Spanish books for youth. Downloadable eAudiobooks available for iPods.
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(687 KB PDF)
07-30-2008 Check Us Out Summer 2008
Anna Tatar retires. Deborah Barrow named new Library Director. Children's Book Festival a huge success. New digital resources available.
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(575 KB PDF)
03-31-2008 Check Us Out Spring 2008
Children's Book Festival preview. San Diego Public Libraries go green. Couple's love of reading drives their Library support.
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(443 KB PDF)
12-15-2007 Check Us Out-Winter 2007
The Library breaks ground on a new Logan Heights Branch. A profile of the Eby's support of the Library. North University Community Library meeting neighborhood needs.
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(326 KB PDF)
09-15-2007 Check Us Out-Fall 2007
Libary builds partnerships. Mission Valley branch celebrates anniversary. Summer Reading Program completes successful year. Live Homework Help provides help.
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(625 KB PDF)

 

Other Publications

07-28-2010 New Central Library groundbreaking news release
News release on the historic groundbreaking of San Diego's New Central Library.
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(230 KB PDF)
07-28-2010 A New Day for San Diego: New Central Library breaks ground
The Central Library will be a new civic icon embodying San Diego’s commitment to the future. It is the heart of San Diego’s 35-branch library system and will serve as a new regional center for learning and literacy. Read about the special features and the resources available in this new building.
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(670 KB PDF)
07-20-2010 Everbody has a story
Libraries change lives. Read how San Diego' Library changed the lives of these people.
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(816 KB PDF)
07-15-2010 Foundation Board of Trustee member biographies
Biographies for San Diego Public Library Foundation Board of Trustee members
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(123 KB PDF)
06-25-2010 Foundation presents New Central Library private commitments
News release on the commitment of private donors to support the New Central Library.
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(413 KB PDF)
05-26-2010 San Diego Needs a New Central Library
Libraries change lives by building literacy, education and broad technology access in San Diego's communities. San Diego has a unique opportunity now to build a New Central Library which is critical to the Library system's mission.
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(234 KB PDF)
04-15-2010 New Central Library Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about the new Central Library project.
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(663 KB PDF)
04-01-2010 How Libraries Stack Up 2010
Every day, our public libraries deliver millions of dollars in resources and support that meet the critical needs of our communities. This fact sheet, compiled by OCLC, provides some exciting details.
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(633 KB PDF)
04-01-2010 Charter High School Part of New Central Library's Literacy Mission
San Diego’s new Central Library will be a center for literacy and learning, providing information and knowledge for the entire San Diego region. Central to this mission is an onsite charter school to serve 400+ high school students.
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(612 KB PDF)
03-19-2010 CA Charter School Assoc. President Endorses New Central Charter school
California Charter School Association President and CEO Jed Wallace applauds the charter school plan at the new Central Library.
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(51 KB PDF)
12-17-2009 Library/Foundation Holiday Reads & Gifts
A list of books, hand-selected by San Diego Public Library staff, which make great holiday gifts or can be checked out at your library!
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(486 KB PDF)
12-11-2009 21st Century Plan Libraries
Photographs and details of completed new and expanded 21st Century Plan Libraries.
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(663 KB PDF)
10-07-2009 Library and Foundation Fund Raising Accomplishment for FY09
Examples of how San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation staff met crucial fund raising needs.
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(171 KB PDF)
08-15-2009 2009 Summer Reading Program Highlights
For the third straight year, a record number of youngsters met their reading goals of ten or more books over the summer in the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
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(394 KB PDF)
08-01-2009 Library and Foundation Fund Raising Accomplishment for FY09
Examples of how San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation staff met crucial fund raising needs.
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(171 KB PDF)
06-30-2009 2009 Audited Financial Statements
San Diego Public Library Foundation's 2009 audited financial statements.
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(43 KB PDF)
06-01-2009 The Central Library is essential to your branch library
San Diego Public Library branches rely daily on the expertise, collections, databases and reference support the Central Library provides.
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(983 KB PDF)
05-16-2009 2009 San Diego Children's Book Festival a huge success
The San Diego Children's Book Festival on Saturday, May 9 was a huge success, attracting 7,000 children and parents.
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(319 KB PDF)
03-03-2009 Isabel Schon--My Life: From Mexico City to Arizona to California
Dr. Isabel Schon describes the differences between the publishing of books for children and adolsecents in Latin American and Western countries. She describes the mission of the Isabel Schon International Center for Spanish Books for Youth at the San Diego Public Library.
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(91 KB PDF)
02-03-2009 "I love my library" badges
A sheet with "I Love My Library" labels. Share them with other library supporters!
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(131 KB PDF)
01-20-2009 Isabel Schon International Center for Spanish Books for Youth
The Schon Center at the San Diego Public Library is a circulating library that promotes literacy and reading. This fact sheet outlines the Center's services (in English and Spanish).
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(1.98 MB PDF)
01-15-2009 Folks are flocking to the library
Wall Street Journal article details how libraries across the country are reporting jumps in attendance of as much as 65 percent as unemployed people flock to branches to fill out résumés and scan ads for job listings.
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11-20-2008 Libraries changes lives brochure
Brochure outlining San Diego Public Library resources and services that help change lives. Brief descriptions of unique Library assets in collections, programs/services and technology and ways to support these essential Library offerings.
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(1.46 MB PDF)
11-01-2008 New Logan Heights Library to provide valuable resources
Housed on the campus of Logan Heights Elementary school, the new Library will be an invaluable resource bringing the community together for education, literacy and cultural programs.
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(173 KB PDF)
10-20-2008 Libraries are more important than ever
The top eight reasons why libraries are more important than ever.
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(1.15 MB PDF)
09-29-2008 San Diego Needs a New Central Library
A new Central Library is key to the health of the entire Library system. Learn more about its importance.
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(715 KB PDF)
08-15-2008 2008 Summer Reading Program Highlights
A record number of youngsters met their reading goals of ten or more books over the summer in the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
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(169 KB PDF)
08-08-2008 Library and Foundation Fund Raising Accomplishment for FY08
Examples of how San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation staff met crucial fund raising needs.
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(107 KB PDF)
07-01-2008 Library Foundation Donor Bill of Rights
To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the San Diego Public Library Foundation, we declare that all donors have the rights listed here.
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(32 KB PDF)
06-30-2008 2008 Audited Financial Statements
San Diego Public Library Foundation's 2008 audited financial statements.
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(1.34 MB PDF)
06-30-2008 2008 990 form
San Diego Public Library Foundation 990 forms.
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(1.7 MB PDF)
01-01-2008 Cross section of New Central Library with floor details
Cross section view of New Central Library with description of what is available on each floor.
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(1.24 MB PDF)
08-17-2007 Library and Foundation Fund Raising Accomplishment for FY07
Examples of how San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation staff met crucial fund raising needs.
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(77 KB PDF)
00-00-0000 2007 990 forms
San Diego Public Library Foundation 2007 990 form.
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(1.55 MB PDF)

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