New Casa de Oro Library FAQs

  • General Questions

    The library is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.

    The new library is approximately 12,000 square feet with an approximately 2,000-square-foot Community Room.

    Spring 2023:

    • The County of San Diego hosted meetings to kick off the project. The community shared feedback about the design of the new library. 
    • The County of San Diego opened a bid process for design and construction of the new library.

    Fall 2023:

    • The County of San Diego picked a contractor to start the design and construction of the new Casa de Oro Library.
    • A community survey was launched to gather feedback about the design of the new library.

    Winter 2024:

    • Initial designs were shared at community meetings and online.

    Summer 2024:

    • Local teens shared their input on the Teen Space with the interior designer.

    Fall 2025:

    • A survey was launched to collect feedback about public art proposals.

    Winter 2025:

    • The County of San Diego broke ground on the new library on February 21, 2025 and construction began.

    This project was funded by the County of San Diego.

    A committee reviewed proposals and selected the highest scoring team.

    EC Constructors Inc.