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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Join us TONIGHT for Adult Laser Tag from 6-8PM!! Pick up your waiver at the front desk. We hope to see you there!
06/20/2026

Join us TONIGHT for Adult Laser Tag from 6-8PM!! Pick up your waiver at the front desk. We hope to see you there!

Join us for Party Puppets tomorrow at 10:30AM in our Community Room. We hope to see you at our library. Our parking fill...
06/17/2026

Join us for Party Puppets tomorrow at 10:30AM in our Community Room. We hope to see you at our library. Our parking fills quickly so please plan accordingly!

Join us this SATURDAY for Adult Laser Tag 6-8PM! We will have laser tag, karaoke, video games, and photobooth fun.*Waive...
06/17/2026

Join us this SATURDAY for Adult Laser Tag 6-8PM! We will have laser tag, karaoke, video games, and photobooth fun.

*Waiver required, pick one up at the Front Desk! Once you've filled it out, return it to library staff for faster check-in at the event*

06/12/2026

All SDCL branches will be CLOSED June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Join us tonight for our first Teen afterhours program of the Summer! Ms. Lisa will guide us through painting a beautiful...
06/12/2026

Join us tonight for our first Teen afterhours program of the Summer! Ms. Lisa will guide us through painting a beautiful beach, perfect for kicking off the first day of summer break. Join us at 6PM!

*Waiver required- Pick one up at our Front Desk for faster check-in or fill it out when you arrive.

🌞 Join us for our SUMMER LEARNING KICKOFF party in collaboration with Lakeside Community Center TOMORROW June 11th from ...
06/10/2026

🌞 Join us for our SUMMER LEARNING KICKOFF party in collaboration with Lakeside Community Center TOMORROW June 11th from 1-4PM at Lindo Park! This FREE community event is open to all!

🎤 Michael Rayner will definitely make you laugh during his Broken Juggler show at 1:30PM.

🎨 Free Spirit the Clown will be providing Face Painting and Bubbles.

😎 Sign up for Summer Learning with library staff or chat with one of our community partners from San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library, Neighborhood Healthcare, and more!
This event is sponsored by the Lakeside Friends of the Library.

We are only ONE WEEK away from our SUMMER LEARNING KICKOFF party! Join us at Lindo Park next Thursday June 11th from 1-4...
06/05/2026

We are only ONE WEEK away from our SUMMER LEARNING KICKOFF party! Join us at Lindo Park next Thursday June 11th from 1-4PM! This FREE community event is open to all in collaboration with County of San Diego Parks and Recreation!

🎤 Michael Rayner will definitely make you laugh during his Broken Juggler show at 1:30PM.

🎨 Free Spirit the Clown will be providing Face Painting and Bubbles.

😎 Sign up for Summer Learning with library staff or chat with one of our community partners from San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library, Neighborhood Healthcare, and more!
This event is sponsored by Lakeside Friends of the Library

Join us this June as we kickoff Summer Learning at the beautiful Lakeside Library! 🌞
06/03/2026

Join us this June as we kickoff Summer Learning at the beautiful Lakeside Library! 🌞

Kids and families! Join us for our FREE and FUN programs this summer at your library. 🌞 All of these events and more can...
06/03/2026

Kids and families! Join us for our FREE and FUN programs this summer at your library. 🌞 All of these events and more can be found at sdcl.org/lakeside.

Are you up for the challenge? Our Summer Learning Challenge is open to library patrons of all ages, including Kids, Teens, and Adults! Completion of the Summer Learning Challenge will enter you into our opportunity drawing for a chance to win some fun prizes. Pick up your Learning Log at the Service Desk starting June 1st or complete the Challenge online at sdcl.org/summer.

We also are partnering with Feeding San Diego to provide a free Food Pantry on June 30th, July 28th, and August 25th from 4-6:30PM in our Community Room. Please bring your own bags!

Lakeside Adults! Come join us for lots of FREE and FUN programs this Summer at your library. All of these events and mor...
06/03/2026

Lakeside Adults! Come join us for lots of FREE and FUN programs this Summer at your library. All of these events and more can be found at sdcl.org/lakeside.

Make sure to sign up for our Adult programs at our Front Desk!

Are you up for the challenge? Our Summer Learning Challenge is open to library patrons of all ages, including Kids, Teens, and Adults! Completion of the Summer Learning Challenge will enter you into our opportunity drawing for a chance to win some fun prizes. Pick up your Learning Log at the Service Desk starting June 1st or complete the Challenge online at sdcl.org/summer.

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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