San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

A Book and a Ballerina

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina"! Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. This hour-long program is an introduction to the world of classical ballet for kids in grades Pre-K through 5th. “A Book and a Ballerina” Storytime will be held on Saturday, November 29, at 10:30 a.m. View flyer: A Book and a Ballerina Continue Reading >

New Toys in the Kids Section!

Our children's section has been updated with some new toys and materials. Bring your kids by to check it out and enjoy! Continue Reading >

October New Titles

The newest books that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:

October 2025 New Books - Adult
October 2025 New Books - Youth

November 12: SCFOL General Membership Meeting

This year’s annual SCFOL General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 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 2026 (See below). We will also recognize new Life Members for 2025. We will enjoy an entertaining presentation, "In Praise of Literature and Libraries" by Richard Lederer, former host of... Continue Reading >

Mail-in Ballot Drop-off at San Carlos Branch Library

The General Election is TUESDAY, November 4, 2025. San Carlos Branch Library is an official/monitored mail-in ballot drop-off only location for your signed & completed mail-in ballot. The Drop-Box is located outside the library. Below is the Drop Box Schedule: 10/7/2025-11/4/2025 - Ballot Drop Boxes officially available for voters 24/7. 11/4/2025 - Ballot Drop Boxes available 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. All boxes to be locked at 8:00 p.m. by library staff. The SCBL is NOT an in-person polling site. As a US Citizen, voting is... Continue Reading >