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.
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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...
A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
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.
Your help is needed! Show your support for a new SCBL.
We received this information from Councilmember Raul Campillo’s office. He asked that it be shared with the Community so that we could take action to show its support for a new San Carlos Branch Library. The efforts for and the promise of a new branch have been ongoing for over 30 years. January, 2024 will mark the 50th Anniversary of this branch.
From the office of Councilmember Raul Campillo: "I... 
Saturday May 6, is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY ! Visit any City of San Diego Public Library and receive a FREE comic book. At the San Carlos Branch, come in any time from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to pick up your free comic book while the supply lasts. A Kids comic craft will be available too. You can read Comic books for FREE anytime by clicking on COMICS PLUS! Have your SDPL card # and password handy. Click on FCBD... 
Saturday, April 15, 10 am - 1 pm, the robots are retuning to the San Carlos Branch Library. Teams from local schools and the San Carlos neighborhood will display and explain their robotic creations in the library's lower parking lot at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest. From 11 am - 1 pm, there will be an interactive youth robot craft available in the Library' Community Room.
Congratulations to the PATRIBOTS, the PHHS Robotics Team! They scored well at the San... 
Saturday, in person at the San Carlos Branch, join in the discussion about your future SCBL. This is your chance to share your ideas with Library Director Misty Jones, the Library Foundation SD, and Branch Manager David Ege. 2022 Library Master Plan Forum Why now? Together with the Library Foundation SD, the San Diego Public Library is developing a new master plan to provide a long-range vision for library facilities, technology and program investments. We need your input and... 
Volunteer at the Library!
The San Diego Public Library's robust Volunteer Program connects caring people to a great cause. The Library's dedicated volunteers are an integral part of the library's operations. They help the library leverage limited resources and fulfill its mission to inspire lifelong learning through connections to knowledge and each other. The San Diego Public Library has a rich history of working closely with volunteers. Dedicated volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, skill sets and phases of life assist library staff... 