Lakeside Library

Lakeside Library SDCL branches offer digital and physical collections with entertaining and educational programs.

The Lakeside Library is a branch of the San Diego County Library system, offering an extensive collection of books, movies, and music with apps allowing you to download eBooks, news, magazines and audiobooks. As one of the newest San Diego County Library branches, located at 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside Library was constructed with community and sustainability in mind. The zero-net energy and

Leed Gold Certified library provides the public with more than 16,000 square-feet of endless opportunities and is mindfully decorated with themed art specific to the Lakeside area and outdoor beauty of Lindo Lake. Other building highlights include:
• Dedicated children and teen spaces and collections
• Study rooms and homework centers for group assignments
• Comfortable powered seating
• Community and conference rooms for meeting space
• Office of Military and Veterans Affairs VetConnect
• Friends of the Library bookstore
• Electric vehicle parking with two charging stations
• ADA Accessible Entry

Technology Resources:
• Laptop check-out kiosk
• Free WiFi accessible inside library and parking area
• Computer usage
• Automated materials check-out
• Makerbot 3D Printer

eLibrary
• eBooks and audiobook downloads | Libby & The Palace Project
• Learning Apps | ABCMouse, Rosetta Stone and more
• Online Courses | LinkedIn Learning, Gale & Udemy
• Professional development, job search and career skill apps
• Online tutoring for K12 and college students | HelpNow
• Local and International news and magazines | PressReader
• Financial Resources | MorningStar
• Health & Medical Information | Merck Manuals & Medline Plus
• Legal resources to search local, state and federal legal cases, forms, codes and laws; track legislation; locate inmates; find referrals to lawyers offering pro-bono services; and access legal news. Lakeside Programming for all ages:
• Author Visits & Book Clubs and Discussions
• Concerts, Lectures and Community Events
• Children's Storytime
• Afterschool Activities and STEAM
• DVM Test Prep

Explore more at SDCL.org and learn more about the Lakeside Library building by visiting hed.design/stories/san-diego-county-lakeside-community-library

San Diego County Library is among the top 10 national and international public library providers of eBooks. With 33 branches, five kiosks, countless special events, and a team of enthusiastic and creative staff, brings residents a physical and virtual hub of education, entertainment, and culture. Every year, five million customers take advantage of SDCL's 30,000 programs and services, checking out more than 11 million items, including books, CDs, DVDs, and more. SDCL is part of San Diego County's Land Use & Environment Group and is committed to helping the community thrive and grow. San Diego County Library
• Discover & Go museum access to local attractions
• Library High School | Accredited online high school diploma for adults from Career Online High School
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Adult Literacy
• Teen Service Learner Program
• Volunteer Opportunities & Friends of the Library

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Adults, we have lots of fun programs happening this month at the Lakeside Library! Please join us. 09/05: Ceramics Class...
09/04/2026

Adults, we have lots of fun programs happening this month at the Lakeside Library! Please join us.

09/05: Ceramics Class (Sign ups are currently full!) 2:30-4PM
09/12: Bingo 3-4PM
09/19: American Literary Heroes: Mark Twain Performance 10-11AM
09/24: Adult Book Club: "James" Discussion 4-5PM
09/26: Earthquake Safety Presentation and Resource Fair 10:30-1PM

Join us for fun Storytimes this month with some of our community partners!09/03: Kamishibai Storybox Theatre presented b...
09/03/2026

Join us for fun Storytimes this month with some of our community partners!

09/03: Kamishibai Storybox Theatre presented by
09/10: Search and Rescue Storytime presented by Ms. Pam and Gus from
09/17: Fight the Bite Storytime presented by County Vector Control
09/24: Firefighter Storytime presented by Lakeside Fire Protection District

09/02/2026

Another Summer at Your Library campaign in the books. Thank you to all those who participated throughout the Summer and shout out to all of our San Diego County Library staff who make it possible. Until next year! 📚😎☀️

We hope to see you at the library this September! 🌞📚
08/30/2026

We hope to see you at the library this September! 🌞📚

Join us for Feeding San Diego Food Pantry on TOMORROW Aug 25th from 4-6:30PM in our Community Room. Please bring your ow...
08/24/2026

Join us for Feeding San Diego Food Pantry on TOMORROW Aug 25th from 4-6:30PM in our Community Room. Please bring your own bags!

Join us for Feeding San Diego Food Pantry next week on Aug 25th from 4-6:30PM in our Community Room. Please bring your o...
08/18/2026

Join us for Feeding San Diego Food Pantry next week on Aug 25th from 4-6:30PM in our Community Room. Please bring your own bags!

Do you have a completed Summer Learning Log still at home? Please return your completed logs by the close of business on...
08/10/2026

Do you have a completed Summer Learning Log still at home? Please return your completed logs by the close of business on Monday August 31st to redeem your prizes! Don't have a log yet? You still have time! Pick one up at the library or register online at sdcl.org/summer.

Opportunity drawing winners will be contacted during the first week of September.

08/08/2026

🎒📚 New school year. New routine. NEW BOOKS. ✨

The backpacks are packed, the pencils are sharpened, and it’s almost time to head back to school! 🍎✏️

Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or just looking for a good read to get you in the back-to-school spirit, we’ve got you covered. 📖💛

📱 Our Back-to-School Libby Booklist is here! Discover eBooks and audiobooks filled with school-day adventures, helpful tips, inspiring stories, and plenty of reading motivation—all available to borrow for FREE with your library card.

🎧📲 So skip the bookstore line and open Libby instead!

Libby: https://ow.ly/cXkZ50ZxPv6

08/05/2026

Come visit! We have some great finds.

Lets swap, Lakeside! Save the date!We are excited to host another Clothing Swap at Lakeside Library. Please bring any do...
08/05/2026

Lets swap, Lakeside! Save the date!

We are excited to host another Clothing Swap at Lakeside Library. Please bring any donations into the library now for the Clothing Swap on August 15th. Donations are appreciated but not required to take home a new outfit!

Address

12428 Woodside Avenue
Lakeside, CA
92040

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16194431811

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