November 17: SCFOL General Membership Meeting
This year’s annual SCFOL General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. All SCFOL members are invited to attend.
The agenda will include board business and reports, including the approval of the officers for 2027 and recognition of new Life Members for 2026.
Following, will be a presentation by Lt Commander Bill Grella, giving an engaging talk about life aboard a submarine.
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Refreshments will be served.
Please join us if you are interested in becoming a member/volunteer of the SCFOL team. Membership forms are available... Continue Reading >
Did you know that people sometimes ask libraries to remove books they don't agree with? That is called a challenge. When a book is removed from a library, it becomes banned.
Libraries work hard to protect your freedom to read so you and your family can choose your own stories!
Now it's your turn to explore the library!
Hidden around the library are pictures of famous and award-winning children's books that have been frequently challenged. See how many you can find, write down their titles, and learn about some of the stories that libraries have helped protect.
How to participate:
Pick up a scavenger hunt... 
We’ll be launching the In-N-Out Fall Reading Program at all branches starting October 4. This is an annual program that is open to children ages 4 to 12. Kids who read either five books or five hours will earn a library certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. Kids can complete the program up to three times – earning up to three hamburgers. Register for the Cover to Cover Club today! 
On Saturday, May 23, the SCBL held its 9th Robotics Extravaganza. The event was organized by San Carlos Branch Library’s Managing Librarian, David Ege and sponsored by the San Carlos Friends of the Library, who provided a delicious free lunch to all attendees. Big thanks to everyone who attended to make this such a fun event.
Several teams brought their entries from the First Tech Challenge (FTC) in which teams of high school students design, build, and program robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge. Teams work together to create a robot that can score points by completing this... 
San Carlos Branch Library is proud to offer a variety of engaging children’s programs designed to inspire a love of reading, learning, and creativity. Whether your child enjoys stories, strategy, or hands-on innovation, there’s something for everyone — and we’re excited to introduce a brand-new program this season: LEGO Builder Club!
Preschool Storytime
Our Storytime program is a favorite for young readers and their caregivers. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build early literacy skills while having fun in a welcoming, interactive environment.
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Ages: Toddler/Preschool
Youth Chess
Youth Chess offers children the chance to learn and practice the game... 