Crowell Public Library is located in the heart of San Marino next door to Huntington Middle School and Valentine Elementary. The San Marino Public Library Foundation, which strives to “improve the quality of library and information services to the citizens of San Marino”, conducted the capital campaign which raised over $10 million to help build the current Crowell Public Library in 2008. Featuring a bright modern design, Crowell Library represents a vibrant public space that educates and enriches the local community young and old alike.
There’s a term that describes a setting for healthy social engagement, separate from Home or Work, known as a “Third Space”. Libraries fulfill this role by sharing their repository of books and other media with neighbors as well as offering classes or workshops in a variety of disciplines. Public spaces free from corporate interests can provide a welcoming environment for people to study, learn, and grow. The Sapphire Foundation is proud to be a a contributing partner of the San Marino Public Library Foundation and other like-minded stewards of professional development.
