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

JULY 19: Navajo Area Community Meeting

  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,... Continue Reading >

Thank You

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... Continue Reading >

Saying Goodbye

  In June, we said goodbye to two wonderful ladies, awesome library assistants and friends.....Sheila Rudolph after 35 years, and Bonnie Cameron after 37 years of dedicated service at the San Carlos Branch Library. We wish them both health and happiness in the years to come, and hope to see them often around the Branch and neighborhood. Continue Reading >

4th of JULY @ Lake Murray

On the 4th of July,  SDPLs are closed, but  SCFOL invites you to join us at the Lake Murray Fireworks and MusicFest  to enjoy Fun, Friends, Food, Bands and Fireworks.  The Festival runs from 11 am to 9 pm, followed by fireworks. SCFOL volunteers will staff a booth for several hours mid-day to answer your questions. The proposed exterior and interior designs for the new library will be  available and we'll share our up-to-date information on its progress. Learn how... Continue Reading >

MAY-JUNE, 2022: New Branch Library Update

In May, our City Councilmember Raul Campillo notified SCFOL that a "No Further Action" letter  from the Water Quality Control Board, regarding the Golfcrest & Jackson corner lot, had been sent to the property owners and received by the City of San Diego. JUNE: From the Office of Councilmember Raul A. Campillo City of San Diego, Seventh District "Councilmember Campillo was able to secure $1.5 million to fully fund the design phase for the (new San Carlos Branch Library) project as part of... Continue Reading >