Connect with the Library

It is suggested you call the library before you visit to confirm hours.

Fall Semester 2026

Monday August 24 – Saturday December 19

San Marcos

Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 2612

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Closed Sunday

Center Libraries

Escondido Center

Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 8129

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday

Fallbrook Center

Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 8679

  • Monday through Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Closed Friday through Sunday

Rancho Bernardo Center

Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 6618

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
  • Closed Friday through Sunday

Chat With a Librarian

Chat With a Librarian is a live, online reference assistance chat service. Questions are answered by reference librarians participating in our worldwide network. This free service is easy to use and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A microphone is not mandatory to use the chat service, as it is text-based. The service does allow for screen sharing if a student prefers that type of assistance and has a microphone.

If you’re not ready to connect with us yet, your question might already be addressed in these Quick Answers for Students. You’ll find videos and written instructions about how to start your searches, how to organize your results, and how to cite your sources. You will also find a list of answers to the questions students frequently ask.

Library Closed These Days During Fall Semester

  • Monday September 7 – Labor Day
  • Friday September 25 – Native American Day
  • Monday November 9 – Veterans’ Day
  • Thursday November 26 through Friday November 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday