Collecting San Carlos Branch Library Memories
On January 9, 2014, the San Carlos Branch Library was 40 years old! Marking the occasion will be a year filled with special events and celebrations. We started off the year with a mega “yarn wrapping” on January 8, and continued the week with a Gala Event on January 12, honoring SCFOL Life-Members. A “family fun day” in August and other activities are planned throughout the year.
On September 11, at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center, in preparation for the year of celebrations, we met with... Continue Reading >
Ruby Patrons:
Mission Times Courier: Jim Madaffer, Publisher;
Life Member, Margrette Carr: SCFOL name badges for staff, members and volunteers, and Anniversary LOGO pins among other donations;
A Life Member Family: Upgrading our Library's Children Reading area;
Chris Hotz & Jason Benesch for designing & updating our website;
Robert Hotz: Radioactive Media for videotaping & editing the Library's History;
On November 20, 2013, we threw a Pizza Party to thank the many SCFOL Volunteers for their hard work and the generous sharing of their time. They had previously received official name tags that were donated by Life Member and Membership Recruitment Volunteer, Margrette Carr. Ryley Webb represented 7th District City Councilmember Scott Sherman, and along with SCFOL President Judy Williams and Volunteer Chair Debra Kues presented the volunteers with a "Certificate of Recognition" from the City of San Diego. This... 
Hello SCFOL Friends,
Many of you have expressed interest in the new Central Library. There was a Dedication Celebration and Sneak Peek on Saturday, September 28, from 11 AM to 6 PM. The Dedication featured a street fair (library and book emphasis), food trucks, rides for children, a Sneak Peek (a walk through) of the auditorium and the first floor of the library which will include the Dr. Seuss decorated Children's Section. The Central Library fully opened on Monday, September 30, from 9:30 AM... 
At the Annual Meeting of the membership of FSDPL, held on October 12, 2013, at the New Central Library, volunteers from each of the Chapters of the Friends were recognized for the outstanding work they perform for their chapters and branches. Honorees recognized for their service from the San Carlos Chapter were Aileen Lawson, Sandy Gillins, Tina Kues, and Maynard Kartvedt. Our congratulations to all of these wonderful volunteers. We thank them for their hours of service. 