The Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library (SRFOL) exists to support the operation of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. The SRFOL, through volunteer services, assists library patrons, hosts special events, operates a used book store (Grace's Book Nook), and provides financial support for acquisitions and community activities.

The SRFOL is an officially chartered, §501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. As such, donations made to the SRFOL are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under Internal Revenue Service tax regulations.

Please feel free to explore this web site to learn about the services provided by the SRFOL and by the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center itself.

Due to parking constraints at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center, the Garden Share event—normally held on the 2nd Saturday of every month—is canceled until further notice.

On January 15, we were advised by library management that 3D Printing Service at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library has been suspended since neither printer is in working order. As of March 1, the San Diego Public Library website indicates that the 3D printers are still "undergoing maintenance." No estimate has been provided regarding when 3D printer service will be restored.

Detailed descriptions and updated information about monthly events and activities scheduled to be held at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is available by clicking on the link below:

March 2025 Events and Activities

A printable monthly calendar is available that shows all events scheduled to be held at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. Please click on the link below:

March 2025 Calendar

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While parking at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library continues to be a challenge, there is now finally some progress to report! However, there is bad news as well as good . . .

We have been informed that work on the parking lot expansion project is expected to resume in the spring. The contractor is currently working with the City to obtain permit approval for a large retaining wall that is planned, as the enlarged lower lot will expand into the adjacent canyon. During that down time, there are other active projects that will make use of this window of time while the library parking expansion is on hold.

The $2.1 million Miramar Gate valve replacement has been underway for many months, which is the explanation for the cessation of parking lot work beginning last spring. Interestingly, an outlet valve for the nearby Lake Miramar reservoir is located in our library's parking lot (who knew?), and a new valve that meets current standards—as well as a vault to house it—are being installed.

Directly affecting our library, the long-awaited fire suppression system replacement project is expected to begin in April (2025) and to take 14 weeks. We have been informed that the first phase of the project will necessitate the closure of Community Room, Seminar Room, and Grace's Book Nook for all or most of the month of April. Subsequent phases will cause each affected section of the main part of the library to be inaccessible in turn to the public and the library staff. The very much needed library roof and HVAC replacement are anticipated to follow. This is definitely good news for our 32 year-old library building—especially in view of the City's budgetary woes.

The bad news is that we have been advised that this deferred maintenance work will necessitate closure of the library for eight (8) months. If this sounds excessive to you, that was also the reaction of the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library (SRFOL) Board. Phil Gunderson, Scripps Ranch Library Branch Manager, stated, "Library staff is working with the City and the Friends to mitigate impacts to the community resulting from this projected closure for much-needed maintenance." SRFOL is looking forward to collaborating with Phil and City officials in hopes of shortening the time involved. The Friends and our dedicated library staff understand how important the library is in the lives of community members. Stay tuned . . .

For the latest information on special programming, please check this website or check (and like!) the library's Facebook page.

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center
10301 Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131