1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A literacy program for pre-readers, ages 5 and under. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading incentive program that encourages parents to read 1000 books to their children before they begin Kindergarten. The program is based upon evidence from research findings that the more young children hear books read to them, the more prepared they will be to learn to read upon reaching kindergarten.
Register online at sandiego.gov/1000Books, and track the books that you and your child read together. When... Continue Reading >
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, seven groups representing the Navajo Area Community met at the San Carlos Branch Library. Representatives from each group presented a short talk explaining the history, goals and objectives of the group, and how locals can become more involved with them. Community Groups presenting included: San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL), San Carlos Area Council (SCAC), San Carlos Community Gardens, Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation (HCSTEMM), Friends of Del Cerro, Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club, and... 
CA State Library Park Pass*
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Nature Backpack
San Diego Public Library encourages library users to get out and explore the great outdoors and other iconic sites. Because everyone deserves to enjoy our sites, the library is proud to offer SDPL card holders access to a variety of programs, resources and materials.
*PARK PASS: With a library card, patrons may reserve a pass and have it sent to any San Diego Public Library location by calling their local library... 
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30-8 pm, join us for a Navajo Area Community update from our District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo at the San Carlos Branch Library. Representatives from local community groups will be present to talk about how you can become more involved in your community. Community Groups presenting include: San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL), San Carlos Area council (SCAC), San Carlos Community Gardens, Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation (HCSTEMM), Friends of Del Cerro, Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club,... 
Thank you to the Lake Murray Fireworks & Music Fest committee for allowing SCFOL to have a booth at the Lake Murray 4th of July Festivities, and for the wonderful fireworks, food, fun, and bands.
We also thank our SCFOL Volunteer Chair Sue Dennis who manned the booth all day and her core of volunteers who assisted visitors choose FREE kids books, learn about the design of the new San Carlos Branch Library, the Summer Reading program and... 