Library Friends of San Diego County

About Us

Library Friends of San Diego County

The relationship between the San Diego County Library and its Friends groups is unique to most library systems. Friends of the Library groups, represented at thirty (30) of the San Diego County Library (SDCL) branches, drive programs and are invaluable in raising funds. Their focus is day to day support of their individual branches, supplementing their branch library resources, and advocating for the library within their communities.

The Library Friends of San Diego County (LFSDC) brings together those individual Friends groups under one umbrella organization so they can meet, share and learn new ways to grow and thrive, and at the same time advise and manage the Library Foundation of San Diego County.


Join a Friends group and visit a Friends bookstore.

Friends of the Library groups are independent, non-profit organizations composed of volunteers who support local libraries. They raise funds, advocate for the library, and promote it’s services within the community. These groups are distinct from the library’s administration but work closely with it’s staff and board.

Many Friends of the Library groups help fund and support their local library programs through volunteer-operated bookstores. Gently used donated hardcover and paperback books, are among the items available at reasonable prices. Please call or visit the branch nearest you for information how you can shop the Friends of the Library bookstore and support your local library.



Mailing address:
Leslie Ward-Treasurer LFSDC

10800 Woodside Ave. Space 72, Santee, CA 92071