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

MAY 18: SCBL Robotics Extravaganza

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... Continue Reading >

SPEAKER: March 15, Celebrating NOROUZ, the Persian New Year!

 Friday, March 15, 2-3 p.m., the San Carlos Branch Library is celebrating Norouz, the Persian New Year!  We are excited to bring this Persian traditional celebration to the community.  Our verry own staff member, Ms. Shadi, will be speaking about the significance of this holiday and the cultural traditions partaken in to celebrate the beginning of Spring.  Come join us for some fun festivities, which will include live music and delicious Persian treats!  Click on March Speaker Norouz,... Continue Reading >

2023 Updated New SCBL Design

The current updated outside and inside designs of the proposed new San Carlos Branch Library can be seen on the SCFOL website. The new new designs were first revealed to the public at the August 5, 2023, "We bought the Lot" celebration held in the corner lot of Jackson & Golfcrest.  The exterior of the building was designed with the location's surrounding vistas in mind:  Cowl's Mountain, Lake Murray, and the Mission Trails Regional Park.  It qualifies as a Gold... Continue Reading >

SCBL Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

 Open your INVITATION to join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1-4 pm.  This is a Family Friendly event. At 1:30, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, there will be a short program with Managing Librarian David Ege introducing  Councilperson Raul Campillo, SDPL Director Misty Jones, and SCFOL President Bill Bischoff. Each give a few congratulatory remarks. In the Community Room you will also find posters depicting... Continue Reading >

Jack Winer: Volunteer Extraordinaire!

In 1988, Jack and Carolyn Winer made a few stops along the way, but finalized their retirement years in San Carlos in 1987. How lucky we were! As it happened, their new home was in walking distance to the San Carlos Branch Library.  A life long, avid reader and quoter of well-known authors, Winer became a regular figure at the Branch, a member of SCFOL, its Vice-President in 1989, and in1993 he was tapped to be SCFOL’s President. SCBL staff member,... Continue Reading >