San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

Branch History Category

COMIC-COM @ Home

Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for the first time in its 50 year history. But fear not, pop culture fans, Comic-Con@Home is a front row seat to nearly 400 hours of programming and activities. No need to worry about parking, badges or lines! Pull up your comfiest chair and pick the panels you want to see. For the fifth year, the San Diego Public Library is teaming up with Comic-Con International... Continue Reading >

Library Update:May 10, 2020

Libraries Transform SD Thank You, Dear Library Supporters Thank you! Library advocates made their voices heard loud and clear and let City Council know how crucial library services are to San Diego. At Tuesday's Budget Review Committee hearing of the library budget, more than 47 library advocates called in and 59 submitted online comments asking for no more cuts. Additionally, more than 170 advocates submitted emails directly to Councilmembers at LibrariesTransformSD.org.You've made a difference. Councilmembers were unanimous in their support of libraries and a majority... Continue Reading >

FEBRUARY 22: Robotics Showcase Extravaganza

ROBOTS RULE..... Saturday, February 22: The San Carlos Branch Library  will once again partner with the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation to host a Robotics Showcase Extravaganza TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm LOCATION:  parking lot located at the corner of Golfcrest & Jackson. Inside the library from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., there will be interactive robot crafts and activities.  Robotics teams scheduled to show off their robotics expertise include: Patrick Henry Patribots, Pershing Atomic Panthers, City Critters, Dailard Mechanical Dolphins, Pretzel Cats, Wizalos,... Continue Reading >

VIDEO: 40 + year History of San Carlos Branch Library

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration, the San Carlos Friends Branch of the Library (SCFOL) interviewed many of the people instrumental in the building, development, and plans for the future of the San Carlos Branch Library.  This video was filmed and edited by Robert Hotz. Contact him at [email protected] or go to his website  RHotz Creative Media. To view, click on San Carlos Branch Library Historic Video for 40th Anniversary Continue Reading >