San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

March New Titles (now with book covers, description, & link to hold)

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.

March 2025 New Books - Youth

March 2025 New Books - Adult

Library Supporters–Take Action Now

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 >

Patron Satisfaction Survey

The library is looking for feedback! Please take our Satisfaction Survey and tell us how we’re doing. Take the survey! Open from March 17 - April 13. Continue Reading >

SCFOL ARTIST SHOW Chair Needed

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 >

Kathy Ruiz, SCFOL Board/Membership Chair, 2024

  SCFOL Membership Chair, Kathy Ruiz, joined the San Carlos Friends of the Library in 2018, soon after her retirement from the City of San Diego. Ruiz was elected to the SCFOL Board in 2024, replacing Bobbi Dennis.  Bobbi retired in 2024 from the Board and as Membership Chair; she also served over 20 years as a Book Sale Cashier. We thank Bobbi for all of her hours volunteering, and welcome Kathy Ruiz to the SCFOL Board and as our new Membership Chair.  She will do a great job welcoming new and returning SCFOL members alike, as well as keeping... Continue Reading >