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San Diego Public Library

USA

The San Diego Public Library is a popular destination that connects our diverse community to free educational and cultural resources that will enrich their lives. With 6.6 million visitors, the Library is the largest cultural institution in San Diego that offers FREE programming.

Population Served: More than 1.4 million residents, encompasses an area of 342 square miles.

Collection: more than 5.3 million books, including e-books and audio-visual materials 1.6 million government documents; and more than 265,295 books in 25 languages other than English

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