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Tour San Diego Central Library, California
The San Diego Central Library is located in the East Village near Petco Park. It's an architecturally beautiful and full of great books. The main floor is a huge expansive space with lots of natural light.
On the 9th floor there is an observation areas that offers great views of the city, and Coronado island. Also a a nice little sculpture garden as well as a rare book collection.
General Tours:
Take an hour tour and see the iconic architecture and the diversity of programs and services available in this amazing community treasure. Highlights include:
three art installations;
Dr. Seuss-themed Sanford Children's Library;
beach-themed Pauline Foster Family Teen Center;
Helen Price Reading Room;
Society for American Baseball Research Center;
3-D printing lab;
Art Gallery;
Marilyn and Gene Marx Special Collections Center; and
Qualcomm Dome Terrace.
Art Tours:
Explore the 150 individual pieces installed by the City's Commission for Arts and Culture, the largest display ever in the history of the Commission.
Learn about the four permanent art installations commissioned for the Library by the Commission for Arts and Culture.
Enjoy a special look into the Hervey Family Rare Books Room
Tour the Art Gallery's On View collection.
Architecture Tours:
Learn about Rob Wellington Quigley's vision for the San Diego Central Library. Highlights include:
Garden Courtyard;
Lobby;
Helen Price Reading Room;
Sculpture Garden;
Qualcomm Dome Terrace; and
Special Event Spaces, including the stunning Shiley Special Events Suite.
Learn about the materials used and interior design used to make the San Diego Central Library an iconic civic building.
Tours without signups will be cancelled. Tours are not scheduled during Padres home games. Each tour can accommodate up to 50 people and groups will be divided between three different tour docents.
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