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)
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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,...
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We Remember JIM SHIELDS
We are sad to report the passing of Jim Shields on September 25, 2022. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 15, 11:00 am, at Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church. Jim and his family were fundamental to the organization and growth of the SCFOL Monthly Used Book Sales. He will be missed by SCFOL. Our condolences are sent to his Family and Friends.
JIM SHIELDS RESIGNS AS BOOK SALE CHAIR (2012)
Since 1992, Jim Shields, along with his wife, Pat, organized, recruited, and... Continue Reading >
Librarian Albert Elguira Retires
Albert Elguira, another favorite librarian, is retiring October 4, 2022. Albert, an expert chess player, has been encouraging San Carlos youngsters to learn and improve their chess skills at our Chess Club which meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 5-7 pm. He oversaw the Club's championship competition in Summer of 2022.
We wish him fun travels and fun times in his retirement, but hope he will be able to continue to play lots of chess at the San Carlos Branch.... Continue Reading >
Who WON Battle of the Genres?
Over the course of the summer, 1104 ballots were cast. The SCBL winner of the Battle of the Genres was … Adventure. It was a close top-two showdown between Adventure and Graphic Novels, but Adventure edged out Graphic Novels by a hair.
What is a genre? Throughout the summer (June 1-August 31) kids were asked to cast their vote for their favorite genre. YSL Ms. Erin, chose 16 subjects (genre) for kids to choose from. Categories included adventure, animals, sports, mystery,... Continue Reading >
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 2022: New Branch Library Update
Stantec has completed its remediation of the corner lot located at Jackson & Golfcrest. From August 15, through September 9th, you may notice that Stantec will be fencing off portions or all of the lot to allow for the complete removal of any remaining equipment, followed by the lot's resurfacing. Continue Reading >
2022–One Book, One San Diego Selections Announced
One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2022 region-wide read: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett has been chosen for adult readers; “The Magic Fish” written and illustrated by Trung Le Nguyen for teens and tweens; and “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade for children. Continue Reading >
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