Join us on Friday, May 23, 2-3 pm in the Winer Family Community Room & Art gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library to hear author Stephen Hager, President of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association (PSRMA). In the rail preservation world, you may only have one chance to save a historic locomotive from being scrapped and lost to history. The PSRMA knew that had to act quickly when the North County Transit District announced that it would be retiring their fleet of F4oPHM-2C locomotives. Come listen to the challenges this non-profit organization faced on their quest to acquire... Continue Reading >
Stellar Star Projector: A Spring into STEAM program
Monday, May 13 at 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the constellations, and you can create your very own custom star projector. Presented by Toshwerks. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, visit STEAM IN SPRING Ages 9–12. Click on Stellar Star Projector_May_ Continue Reading >
Saturday, MAY 18, 10 am – 1 pm, the robots are returning to the San Carlos Branch Library. In the library’s lower parking lot at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest, teams from local schools and the San Carlos neighborhood will display and explain their robot creations. Aguirre Tech will also be there demonstrating the action of their drones. Interactive STEM activities and a robot craft will be available in the Community Room. Hopefully the SWAT and bomb squad teams will be able to join us again this year. Click on RoboticsEventFlier
Congratulations to the PATRIBOTS, the Patrick Henry Robotics Team! They... Continue Reading >
Your Input is Requested!!! The City Commission for Arts and Culture will be hosting a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, April 20, 2:30-4:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Click Meet the Art Commission for SCBL input. The Commission wishes to discuss with our patrons the theme, style, colors, etc. that the San Carlos Community is hoping to see and ambiance feel in the new San Carlos Branch Library.
It is hoped that the new branch will highlight and accentuate the natural surroundings and the spirit of... Continue Reading >
Who are the San Carlos Friends of the Library? SCFOL is a volunteer organization open to everyone in any age-group. SCFOL is an Affiliate Chapter of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, a 501 (c)(3) organization, currently numbering 250 members. Fifty volunteers actively support the monthly book sales and 10 serve as SCFOL Officers, Board Members or Committee Chairs.
Although the San Carlos Branch Library opened its doors on January 9, 1974, May 15, 1982 marked the first meeting of the San Carlos Friends of the Library, founded by 45 area residents with the expressed mission of “focusing... Continue Reading >