The Descanso Branch Library serves 1,398 residents in the Descanso community and is a part of the San Diego County Library. The Library System maintains 1.4 million volumes and circulates 11.5 million items annually. The Descanso Branch Library provides books, movies, CDs, computers for public use, WiFi, holds pickup, printing/copying, and programs like tech help, knitting group, storytime, and crafts.