Welcoming Week
San Diego County Library is celebrating Welcoming Week with our community partners at the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). Welcoming Week happens on September 10-19, 2026 with the theme of Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect.
Welcoming Week connects families of all backgrounds by celebrating the values of welcoming and inclusion.
Resources for Immigrants & Refugees
Helpful resources and phone numbers provided by the County of San Diego Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Books for All Ages
Welcoming Week
Explore these memoirs, novels, and narrative nonfiction titles about immigration and homecoming.
Welcoming Week for Teens and Tweens
Check out these graphic novels, narratives, and memoirs about immigration, identity, and homecoming.
Welcoming Week for Kids
Check out these picture books about immigration, separation, and finding home.
La Semana de Bienvenida
Descubre títulos para niños, adolescentes y adultos sobre la inmigración, la identidad y la bienvenida a casa.
Read on Libby: Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week is a call to share your story, and to get curious about your neighbors.
Read on Libby: La Semana de Bienvenida
La Semana de Bienvenida es una campaña anual que celebra el trabajo en las comunidades para convertirse en lugares acogedores para todos.