Q. How do I pronounce Copley Library?
Answer
We get this question a lot! It’s pronounced like COP-ly (not COPE-ly).
The library is named after Helen K. Copley and James S. Copley and was dedicated in 1984.
If you’d like to learn more about the library, please see our About Us page and visit our library blog.
If you’d like to learn more about the Copleys, the articles below provide insight into San Diego history, the Copleys, and the Copleys’ legacy.
Helen K. Copley: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20040827/news_lz1m27copley.html
James S. Copley: http://www.sandiegohistory.org/online_resources/copley.html