Our Mission for the Encinitas Library

To support the Encinitas Library as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning and
the love of reading throughout our diverse community. To enhance the library’s resources, increase
the community’s access to information and knowledge, and provide a vibrant cultural gathering place.

The Friends of the Encinitas Library spearheaded the drive over 15 years ago to get a bigger, better library for our growing community.
In addition  the Friends...

  • Raised funds to purchase the Library’s automated book return check-in machine.

  • Provided funds to remodel the Teen Area, lobby and upcoming Children's Area remodel, scheduled for 2023.

  • Provides funds for the free to the public First Sunday Concerts.

  • Established The Friends Endowment Fund (Coastal Community Foundation) in 2007 to help ensure an ongoing source of funding for library needs.

  • Raised funds for the purchase of a Steinway B grand piano for the library’s Community Room.

  • Provides additional funding for over 100 adult, teen and childrens' programs offered monthly by the Encinitas Library.

Friends Quarterly Newsletter
January 2024 (PDF)
October 2023 (PDF)