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“Old Central” – A photo tribute to history of San Diego Central Library – DrWeb
The Photos — Sometime in 2013, I started taking a lot of photos inside the old Central Library in downtown San Diego, 820 E Street. I worked there for 15 years, Librarian II, was the Training Librarian, Science, and Documents Librarian in my career there. I retired in 2016. These bring back some rich memories,…
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Librarian reminisces about old Central Library as it heads to market – Times of San Diego
Arts Librarian reminisces about old Central Library as it heads to market Share this: Overview: Old Central library As the city announced it was seeking buyers or lessees to redevelop the 1954 building into housing, she reminisced about what the space at 820 E St. meant to her and other staff during the 59 years…
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San Diego Public Library cuts slash Monday hours, prompt ‘great reshuffling’ of librarians citywide – San Diego Union-Tribune
News, Politics San Diego Public Library cuts slash Monday hours, prompt ‘great reshuffling’ of librarians citywide The shorter hours are also forcing branches to quickly reschedule activities like author talks, photography exhibits and youth storytelling times — and let patrons know about those changes on the fly. By David Garrick | David.Garrick@sduniontribune.com | The San…
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San Diego’s old Central Library is on the market – San Diego Union-Tribune
Business San Diego’s old Central Library is on the market The city is seeking a buyer or lessee to turn its vacant, downtown property at 820 E St. into an apartment tower. By Jennifer Van Grove | jennifer.vangrove@sduniontribune.com | The San Diego Union-Tribune, UPDATED: September 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM PDT San Diego’s empty old…
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Teacher Stuck with $1,400 Fine from Library System that Killed Fines
San Diego libraries said goodbye to overdue fees. So how did a teacher end up with a $1,400 fine? By Bella Ross 10 hours ago The model embraced by most public libraries for retrieving borrowed materials has historically been a simple one: forget to return the item, you pay the price. The San Diego Public…
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Online survey seeks community input on new San Diego library master plan – The San Diego Union-Tribune
By David Garrick March 10, 2021 3:13 PM PT SAN DIEGO — San Diego residents can give their opinions on the future of the city’s 36-branch library system by participating in an online survey that will be available through April 17. The input will help city officials create a new library master plan in the…
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At San Diego’s libraries, you can check out bike tools, language classes and Wi-Fi hotspots – The San Diego Union-Tribune
From Rosetta Stone language lessons to Wi-Fi hotspots, a look at the unusual items available for check out at San Diego’s libraries. Source: At San Diego’s libraries, you can check out bike tools, language classes and Wi-Fi hotspots – The San Diego Union-Tribune
