San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

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Library Book Club

The library book club meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. The current  titles are on reserve at the front desk.  Just ask the librarian for a copy and check it out. For more information, please call the library at 619-527-3430. View Fall 2025 book list (September-December)   Continue Reading

THANK YOU for your Memberships and Donations

We wish to THANK everyone who has ever become a Member of  the San Carlos Friends of the Library. We also express our appreciation and gratitude for those who have sent us donations in honor or memory of others. SCFOL funds are used to purchase new materials, programs, and equipment that enhance the patron experience at the current San Carlos Branch Library and that of the new proposed Branch.   All membership levels of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library,... Continue Reading

Santa Visit: 12/17 at 3:30

The Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library invite you to come and celebrate the holiday season with us at the San Carlos Branch Library! Sip on delicious hot chocolate*, enjoy cheerful music, and capture a special moment with Santa. Bring your family and friends for a cozy and festive afternoon of community fun! *While supplies last View Santa Visit Flyer Continue Reading >

Hanukkah Storytime: 12/10 at 3:30

Join us on December 10 at 3:30 for a special Hanukkah Story time at the San Carlos Library! We’ll celebrate the Festival of Lights with stories, songs, and simple activities perfect for young children and families. We’ll explore how light, tradition, and community make this holiday so meaningful. Come learn about Hanukkah in a fun and welcoming space!   View Hanukkah Storytime Flyer Continue Reading >

DECEMBER 2 – JANUARY 6: Artist Karuna Kasturi

December 2 - January 6, we will feature photography by Karuna Kasturi in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Join us in welcoming Karuna at her Artist Reception on 12/20, noon - 2:00 p.m.  Karuna Kasturi is a photographer based in San Diego, with deep ties to the East Coast. Her work explores the relationship with time and travel. Each photo becomes a portal - a way of returning to a moment that... Continue Reading >

December 5 @ 1-3 pm: SCFOL Pre-Used Book Sale

REMINDER: You must be a Friends of the Library member to buy books at the Friday Pre-Sale. JOIN SCFOL at the Sale and BUY BOOKS! We now accept debit, credit, PayPal, or Venmo! This is another great way to support the library and meet other Friends.  On the day before the first-Saturday-of-the-month SCFOL Used Book Sales, current members of the Friends of the Library are invited to purchase fiction books and media materials in the Winer Family Community Room &... Continue Reading >

December 6 @ 9:30-3:00: SCFOL Used Book Sale

THANK YOU for your support of SCFOL! SCFOL Used Book Sales now accept credit, debit, Venmo, and PayPal!  We need your gently used book donations and your patronage at the Used Book Sales. Revenue from the SCFOL Used Book Sales is our primary funding source, but  SCFOL Memberships and your donations also add to the funds that the Friends donate to the Branch, allowing  the Library to purchase new materials, equipment and programs for all age groups. Plus, now when you sign... Continue Reading >