APRIL: San Carlos Branch Available Services
The San Carlos Branch is constantly updating the list of library services they have available for you during COVID-19. Here is the list of what’s NEW and how previous services may have changed.
CONTACTLESS PICK-UP SERVICES are available 9:30 am-1 pm & 2 pm-5:30 pm, Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays. Everyday between the hour of 1 – 2 p.m. libraries will be closed for mid-day sanitation break. You will receive an email with the designated location to retrieve your holds when they are ready. At San Carlos Branch, upon arrival, please call 619-527-3430, stay in your car until the librarian calls you to the pickup table, and please maintain social distancing. Through this service we also offer:
- Grab & Go Kids’ Reads
- take home Craft projects: Robot Craft starting April 10, supply is limited.
BOOK RETURN DROP BOXES are open 24/7, at all 36 San Diego Public Library locations. DONATED BOOKS are NOT currently being accepted.
Have you checked out the San Carlos Branch’s FACEBOOK page? Keep up to date with SDPL happenings and view new & previous videos from around other Branches and San Carlos offerings of:
- April 17, 1 p.m.: Robotics Showcase,
- Bi-weekly Wednesday Baking with Linda,
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays kids enjoy “What’s Ms. Erin Reading”
- Lord of the Rings Life Lessons with David Ege
OR ask for help with library services: phone 619-527-3430. A librarian can help you to:
- Match Book ( get personalized suggestions on what to read next–all age groups)
- Get a Temporary Library Card
- Programs & Events
- Research databases & ebooks.
- Obtain Virtual Homework Help for K-8
- Learn with the SDPL Distance Learn Center
- Find Virtual Programing for all ages CALENDAR
SDPL VIRTUAL HUB: The San Diego Public Library Virtual Hub is a Facebook group where Library Staff and partnering organizations offer daily virtual programs for all ages including: read alouds, crafts & DIY, booktalks, and more! Access to our library buildings is very limited, but the fun never stops in our virtual club. Join and get access to our growing collection of videos and resources.
LIMITED IN-PERSON SERVICE: Twelve San Diego Public Library locations are now open for limited In-Person Services. For everyone’s safety, browsing is not allowed at this time. Computer usage is limited to one hour.
SD Access 4 All helps provide digital access and resources to the community by providing free WiFi and internet access as well as laptop use at select library locations. Patrons can visit any of our participating libraries and use this service available through our outdoor computer labs. We are excited to be able to offer this service to patrons of all ages to access information, complete job searches and for students to utilize as a resource with a reliable internet connection to do their homework. We welcome all members of the community to take advantage of this easy-to-use resource that is available to anyone who needs it.
