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)
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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,...
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“MY FIRST LIBRARY CARD”
Children ages 0-5 can now receive their very own library card featuring “Odi the Coyote,” San Diego Public Library’s new mascot! Sign your child up for their first library card and take the first step in supporting their early literacy development and lifelong love of reading. Please bring a picture ID and address verification. More INFORMATION.
Visit your neighborhood library to enroll your child and they will receive:
“My First Library Card"
The opportunity to take their picture in an Odi Selfie... Continue Reading >
Library Master Plan
In November, 2023, the San Diego City Council approved the new new vision for the SDPL. The San Diego Public Library Commission and the Library Foundation SD worked together to develop this MASTER PLAN to provide a long-range vision and strategy for San Diego Public Library facilities, technology, and program investments. Read the plan HERE. Continue Reading >
SCFOL Membership & Donation Form
Click on Membership-Donation-Form-1 to print a San Carlos Branch Friends of the Library Membership/Donation form. Mail the form or drop it off at the San Carlos Branch Library.
SCFOL Treasurer, c/o San Carlos Branch Library
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
Please include your email address, mailing address and phone number so that we may send you your Membership Card and/or Donation acknowledgement letter. Continue Reading >
2023 Updated New SCBL Design
The current updated outside and inside designs of the proposed new San Carlos Branch Library can be seen on the SCFOL website. The new new designs were first revealed to the public at the August 5, 2023, "We bought the Lot" celebration held in the corner lot of Jackson & Golfcrest.
The exterior of the building was designed with the location's surrounding vistas in mind: Cowles Mountain, Lake Murray, and the Mission Trails Regional Park. It qualifies as a Gold... Continue Reading >
SCBL Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Open your INVITATION to join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1-4 pm. This is a Family Friendly event.
At 1:30, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, there will be a short program with Managing Librarian David Ege introducing Councilperson Raul Campillo, SDPL Director Misty Jones, and SCFOL President Bill Bischoff. Each give a few congratulatory remarks.
In the Community Room you will also find posters depicting... Continue Reading >
Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »
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- San Carlos Branch Library History
- 2014--SCBL's 40th Anniversary
- Updates: New SCBL
- Pictures: Proposed Design