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)   Continue Reading

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

Summer Reading Round-Up

San Carlos Branch Library had 1110 patrons register for the annual Summer Reading Program, 898 of whom met the goal of reading 10 books, reading 10 hours, or completing 10 activities to earn prizes such as museum passes and free books! (159 adults, and 739 kids) We also had 7 successful summer programs including music, art, stories, and science at the San Carlos Branch to celebrate the summer reading program. Congratulations to everyone who participated, and keep on reading! PS: Reading... Continue Reading >

October 31 @ 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 >

November 1 @ 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 >

In-N-Out Fall Reading Program: 10/4 – 11/15

We’ll be launching the In-N-Out Fall Reading Program at all branches starting October 4. This is an annual program that is open to children ages 4 to 12. Kids who read either five books or five hours will earn a library certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. Kids can complete the program up to three times – earning up to three hamburgers. Register for the Cover to Cover Club today! Continue Reading >