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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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

SD Libraries Will Lose Funding in FY 2025-2026 San Diego Budget

Negotiations are still underway before the City of San Diego's final 2025-26 fiscal year budget is voted on June 10.  It will not be finalized until signed by San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria on June 15, 2025 As a result of previous City Council budget meetings,  the San Diego Public Library system is scheduled to lose $8million in funding.  As of July 1, 2025, this loss of funding may result in the closing of all 37 Branch Libraries on Sunday... Continue Reading

Art Show Reception Dates  

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   Book Club Flyer Summer 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.     Continue Reading

Save These Dates: November 15 & January 13

This year’s Annual San Carlos Friends of the Library General Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 15, 4:00-5:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. The meeting’s agenda will include: SCFOL President: Introduction of guests, SCFOL Life Members, and speakers. Architect, David Pfeifer will present an update on the New San Carlos Branch Library design. Managing Librarian David Ege will review the year and tell us what 's new at the Branch in... Continue Reading >

January 9, 1974: San Carlos Branch Library Opened

   Located in San Carlos, San Diego’s 23rd branch library opened on January 9, 1974. Speakers at the opening ceremony included the then current 7th district Councilman Jim Ellis & past Councilman Allen Hitch, San Carlos resident & City Librarian Marco Thorne, and SDPL City Librarian Bill Sannwald. The San Carlos Women's Club served refreshments. In 1974 the new 8000 sq ft San Carlos Branch was the largest branch library in the City and the 45-person Community Room was the... Continue Reading >

2023-SRP Roundup

  The 2023 summer vacation period was shorter than most, as local schools started the 23-24 school year earlier.  However, the San Carlos Branch Library still had 1116 patrons register for the annual Summer Reading Program.  Of those participating, 768 met their reading goals and collected their prizes.  Congratulations and keep on reading! There were 8 family-friendly-special summer programs offered at the San Carlos Branch too.  Over 710 kids and adults joined in the fun . Continue Reading >

How San Carlos Got Its Library

  What factors came together that spearheaded the building of our current San Carlos Branch Library? The answer: San Carlos  Community activists and a non-fulfilled promise. In the 1960s, the Tavares Development Company assured buyers that the new San Carlos area would quickly become a complete neighborhood, with retailers, eateries, churches, fire houses, parks & rec centers, schools, and a library.  By 1970, this mission had been accomplished, minus the library. Here is the story of "How San Carlos Got A... Continue Reading >

March, 2014: Landmark Book Sale

Despite the rain, 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, was a time for celebration. Since 1993, under the tutelage of Jim Shield, the SCFOL Monthly first Saturday Used Book Sales had cumulatively sold over 1M books.  When the announcement  was made, cheers rang out congratulating SCFOL Book sale volunteers.  Then the library and Book Sale patrons enjoyed the celebratory cake cut by SCFOL Book Sale Chair Ron McFee, SCFOL President Judy Williams, and Ways & Means Board Chair Jim... Continue Reading >