Tierrasanta Library
🏢 San Diego Public Library · San Diego, California
Tierrasanta Library
The Tierrasanta Library has served this inland mesa community since 1979, growing from a 1,200-square-foot storefront to its current expanded home on La Cuenta Drive — where the Judy Getis Reading Patio invites year-round outdoor reading just steps from the stacks.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4985 La Cuenta Dr., SAN DIEGO, CA 92124
Phone: (858) 573-1384
Website: sandiego.gov
Plus Code: 8544RWC2+CP (SAN DIEGO, CA)
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📖 About Tierrasanta Library
The Tierrasanta Library at 4985 La Cuenta Drive has been a neighborhood anchor since it opened in 1979, originally in a modest 1,200-square-foot facility. An expansion in 1984 enlarged the branch, and a 2019 renovation added a seminar room and the Judy Getis Reading Patio — a year-round outdoor reading space that has become a beloved feature of the library. The collection runs to approximately 70,900 items, with juvenile materials accounting for roughly half of annual circulation, reflecting the family character of the Tierrasanta neighborhood. The Friends of the Tierrasanta Library actively support programming and collection development, and the branch is accessible by MTS Bus Route 25.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established in Tierrasanta since 1979 — expanded in 1984 and renovated in 2019 with a seminar room
- Judy Getis Reading Patio: year-round outdoor reading space added in the 2019 renovation
- Collection of approximately 70,900 items; juvenile materials account for roughly half of annual circulation
- Friends of the Tierrasanta Library supports programming and collection development
- Accessible by MTS Bus Route 25; meeting room (61-person capacity) available for community use
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Tierrasanta Library cardholders access San Diego's full digital collection free of charge:
📚 Services
- Judy Getis Reading Patio — year-round outdoor reading space
- 10 public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room (61-person capacity) and seminar room (6-person study room)
- Children's area with strong juvenile collection (half of annual circulation)
- Interlibrary loan through San Diego Public Library system
- Friends of the Library organization supporting programs and collections
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and early literacy programs
- Family and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Community events in the meeting room
📍 Nearby San Diego Public Libraries
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Judy Getis Reading Patio at Tierrasanta Library?
The Judy Getis Reading Patio is an outdoor reading and gathering space added during the library's 2019 renovation. It is open year-round, giving patrons a pleasant outdoor alternative to the indoor reading areas and extending usable space at this neighborhood branch.
How long has the Tierrasanta Library been in the neighborhood?
The library opened in 1979 in a 1,200-square-foot facility, expanded in 1984, and underwent a renovation in 2019 that added the seminar room and Judy Getis Reading Patio. It has served the Tierrasanta community for more than 45 years.
Is the Tierrasanta Library open on Mondays?
No, the Tierrasanta Library is closed on Mondays and Sundays. It is open Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What types of children's materials does Tierrasanta Library have?
Juvenile materials make up roughly half of the library's annual circulation from its collection of approximately 70,900 items. The branch carries picture books, early readers, chapter books, juvenile nonfiction, audiobooks, and DVDs for children, plus a dedicated children's area with programming and storytimes.
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