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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