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

SRP Wrap-up

  The SRP 2021 Stats are in!  In summary, we had 15,986 participants (up 21% from 2020) and 10,238 Finishers (up 27% from 2020).  Our Community Read-a-Thon final number came in at 261,188.  Thanks to the SDPL Foundation   for sponsoring and donating $10,000 to youth programming and to all who encouraged your patrons to keep reading to help reach this goal. Continue Reading >

Virtual 2021-Summer Reading Program for all ages + prizes

Let reading Color Your World this summer, during the SDPL Summer Reading Program! San Diego residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for this virtual event to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity. Click SRP 2021 Rules/ Log/ Prizes to learn how to earn a badge each time you read a  book , read for one hour, or complete a fun activity.  Mix and Match 10 badges and you'll receive a prize... Continue Reading >

SCBL 2020 Wrap-up with Managing Librarian, David Ege

The year 2020 has been interesting for all of us. We all had to change and adapt our lifestyles to find a way to manage the new normal in our lives. We adjusted our SCBL service in order to still provide library materials to the community; and we are committed to be a continuous source of opportunity, discovery and inspiration. In February, we held our Robotics Showcase Extravaganza 2020 which was a smashing success that attracted 270 attendees. The Patrick Henry... Continue Reading >

WE MET OUR GOAL! Summer Reading Program, Virtual Edition: Dig Deeper

We Met Our Goal! Summer Reading Program SuccessThanks to your participation, we've met our Summer Reading Program Community Read-A-Thon goal of reading 200,000 books and hours before the end of August! Your reading has made a difference. Thanks to you, the Library Foundation and Intuit will donate $10,000 to support library programs. Visit here to learn how to claim your prizes and here for a special message from Library Director Misty Jones.  Continue Reading >

July 20 Update: San Carlos Branch Library

BOOK RETURNS: Library materials may now be returned by dropping them into the library's right side wall slot, or by depositing them into the book return bins on the left side of the library. Book returns may be made 24 hours/day from Monday at 9:00 a.m. until Friday at 5:30 p.m.. Book return bins will be LOCKED on Fridays at 5:30 p.m., and reopened on Mondays at 9:00 a.m.. Library materials may... Continue Reading >