San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
New and improved! Titles that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month now include the book cover, a brief description, and a link to place a hold through SDPL Bibliocommons.
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This article will update you on an important executive order issued by the Trump Administration, that significantly reduces the IMLS (Institution of Museum & Library Services).
The following was shared with us by SDPL Director Misty Jones.
“I am sure most of you have heard the news that the Trump Administration has issued an executive order significantly reducing the IMLS. Below is an email from CLA (California Library Association) and a statement from ULC (Urban Libraries Council). Please feel free to share with your Friends groups and other networks.
Though we are not reliant on funding from IMLS for operations, SDPL has benefitted greatly... Continue Reading >
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For many years, Barbara Stewart has done an amazing job as the SCFOL Artist Chair, finding fabulous local artists to fill the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery with decorative paintings, quilts, and photography. However as much as we will miss her many creative skills both as an artist and an Art Show designer, Stewart now feels it is time for her to retire and spend more time painting.
If you think you are up to the challenge, Barbara would love to explain to you, in detail, more of what being the SCFOL Art Chair involves.... Continue Reading >
Marcy Andersen was elected to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Board in 2024, to replace our longtime Officer and Board Secretary, Evie McGhee. We thank her for stepping up to fill this very important volunteer position. Here is what Marcy tells us about her love of books, and how she became involved in SCFOL.
Marcy worked in hospitals her whole life in medical records-related management positions, in Illinois where she was born, and more recently in California. She’s always been an avid reader as she was raised in a family of avid readers but didn’t have much time... Continue Reading >
Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »