San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

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MAY 13: Steller Star Projector

   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 >

APRIL 20: IMPORTANT ! Meet the SD Art Commission

  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. ... Continue Reading >

APRIL 19: Earth Friendly Gardens

Join us on Friday, April 19th from 2-3 pm at the SCBL to learn how to make your garden Earth-friendly.  Niki Vollrath, representing the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County, will teach us about sustainable landscapes, Earth-friendly principles and practices, and how we can garden in ways that are not harmful to ourselves, native plants, animals, and the environment.  Earth Day is just around the corner. It's the perfect time to discover how a few changes  made in your... Continue Reading >

JULY ARTIST: Gwen Small

  July 3-August 5,  we are excited to have the photography of  Gwen Small   on display in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch LIbrary. During her career as a teacher of writing and English as a Second Language, Small introduced many art forms to her students, including school trips to local theaters, operas, and art galleries.  Come join Gwen in celebrating her beautiful and interesting photography at her Artist Reception to be held... Continue Reading >

David Ege: SCBL Year in Review-2023

 On November 15, 2023, Managing Librarian David Ege spoke at the annual meeting of the General Membership of the San Carlos Friends of the Library.  Ege reviewed the Branch's activities in 2023, and spoke briefly about what new programs can be expected in 2024.    January and February 2023 We had two speakers which drew 11 patrons and 2 author talks that brought in 107 people.  Author Jennifer Coburn’s presentation in February had 86 people in attendance.     April... Continue Reading >