San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

Oasis-OCTOBER 18: Weird and Wonderful San Diego History.

   October 18, 2-3 p.m., in the SCBL Winer Family Community Room & Art gallery,  join award-winning author, San Diego Legend Hunter and storyteller Jack Innis as he recounts amazing tales from San Diego’s past. Did you know that during WWII, Bing Crosby’s “Bomber Builders” took over the Del Mar Racetrack?  Have you heard the endearing Kumeyaay tale about the Fisherman who paddled his canoe to a distant island in an attempt to win the heart of a princess?  Jack Innis is here to tell it all!  Don't miss the chance to hear all the weird and wonderful tales that... Continue Reading >

OCTOBER 25: AUTHOR David J. Schmidt

Get ready for Halloween!   Friday, October 25, 2-3 pm in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery hear author David J. Schmidt tell us all about the Haunted Temecula Valley. This is a six part series covering a wide variety of topics and genres of supernatural lore from the suburban Temecula valley of southern California.  Although Temecula valley might not be the first place people would go looking for ghosts, ghost stories are just the tip of the iceberg.  For centuries, witnesses have spotted UFOs and strange lights in the sky.  Local legends tell of hairy apelike... Continue Reading >

NOVEMBER 13: SCFOL General Membership Meeting

This year’s annual SCFOL General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.  All SCFOL members are invited to attend. Find out what's happening in 2025 at the San Carlos Branch Library. The agenda will include: SCFOL President Bill Bischoff: Introduction of guests, SCFOL Life Members, and speakers. SPEAKER: Past President of SCFOL & FSDPL, member of Library Foundation Board, liaison to multiple branch libraries. Ann McDonald : "What's Next?" SCBL Managing Librarian David Ege: Reviews 2024 and updates us on programs to look... Continue Reading >