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. 2026 book list (May - August)   Continue Reading

Art Show Reception Dates  

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

May 23, 10-1: SCBL Robotics Extravaganza

ALL AGES WELCOME!! Saturday, May 23, 10 am – 1 pm, the robots are returning to the San Carlos Branch Library. In the library’s lower parking lot, at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest, competitive robotic clubs from local schools and San Diego neighborhoods will show off their robot creations. Visitors will even get to operate some robots, including some bomb-disposal bots from the SD Fire Department! AguirreTech will also be in attendance flying drones, as well as the Aztec Aero team,... Continue Reading >

MAY 5 – JUNE 30: Laura Allen

May 5 - June 30, we will feature artwork by Laura Allen in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Join us in welcoming Laura at her Artist Reception on Saturday 5/16, noon - 2:00 p.m.  Artist, Laura Allen, will be displaying her mixed media paintings from May 5 to June 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Through wax and paint, Allen illustrates the human experience of loss and brokenness,... Continue Reading >

June 5 @ 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 >

NEW: Updates to Children’s Programs!

San Carlos Branch Library is proud to offer a variety of engaging children’s programs designed to inspire a love of reading, learning, and creativity. Whether your child enjoys stories, strategy, or hands-on innovation, there’s something for everyone — and we’re excited to introduce a brand-new program this season: LEGO Builder Club! Preschool Storytime Our Storytime program is a favorite for young readers and their caregivers. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build early literacy skills while having fun in a welcoming,... Continue Reading >