San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

February 20, 2-3 PM: OASIS – Assisted Living Communities

When some people hear the words “assisted living” they still think about living out the rest of their days in a nursing home environment. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Nowadays, assisted, or supported living can look like a residential home environment or a “cruise ship on land” atmosphere, depending upon your care needs, financial considerations, and geographic preference. Word of mouth is good but often not specific to your situation; attend this talk and get the facts on... Continue Reading >

Lunar New Year Celebration: February 21, 2:00-3:00 PM

Join us at the San Carlos Branch Library to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia. It marks the beginning of Spring and a new year based on the lunisolar calendar. Join us for a presentation by the Hsi Fang Temple and a Lion Dance performance by GDPT Chanh Kien. Come make your own paper fortune cookie craft and enjoy a... Continue Reading >

February 6 @ 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 >

February 7 @ 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 >

Latest New Titles

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

December 2025 New Books - Adult

December 2025 New Books - Youth