San Diego unveiled its new Central Library in November, and since then the landmark has quickly established itself as a place that’s about so much more than books. Beyond the bay views, art exhibitions, and sleek architecture, the Library Shop is a great boutique of home goods, accessories, pet needs, and, of course, books. This ain’t your musty regional library with stale, boring gifts. At San Diego’s Library Shop, you’ll find everything from Rifle Paper Co. to handmade jewelry and artistic bookends—and all proceeds benefit the San Diego library system.
What’s more, the Library Shop also hosts awesome events. This past weekend, I went to the Shop’s morning yoga class run by downtown studio Hale Holistic. We set up our mats outside the shop, and even though the morning was a bit chilly—we can be wimps in San Diego—the sun came out and it turned out to be a beautiful day. With the PA system, it was easy to hear the instructor, and the class was a perfect medium level. Sometimes as these types of free events, the classes can be a bit basic, but for someone who does yoga once to twice a week, it was just challenging enough. To top it off, they served James Roasting coffee (for free) afterwards, so what’s not to love?
Here’s a look at the yoga class and other goodies from the Library Shop. And for updates on their upcoming events, including a calligraphy workshop on May 31, check out their Facebook page for more info.
I didn’t think I could love a library any more, until I saw that they are selling Rifle Paper Co products and promoting yoga! It’s great how they are making the library space cooler (and who can say no to free coffee?)
Brittney
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Oh I know! I feel like we have one of the coolest libraries around. Thanks, Brittney!
I’m always out of town when they do these! Hoping I can go next time, it looks so fun! I haven’t even been to this new library at all yet.
They’re planning to do the yoga classes a couple times a month there. Hopefully you can make the next one! And to be fair, I’ve gone to the Library Shop a bunch but have barely toured the actual library!