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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April, 2022: New SCBL update from Raul Campillo
Our 7th District City Councilmember Raul Campillo has been closely following the completion of the mitigation of the Jackson and Golfcrest corner lot, and working to keep the City on track toward the lot's purchase which will then allow for the building of a new San Carlos Branch Library on that site. In Campillo's April Newsletter, he updated his San Carlos constituents on the status of the project, and has graciously approved the article to be reproduced in its entirety... Continue Reading >
APRIL Activities @ San Carlos Branch Library
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday & Tuesdays: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm; Wednesday thru Saturday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. The library is now open at 100% occupancy, and water fountains are open.
In-Person programs available from the San Carlos Branch include:
KIDS Crafts: 2nd & 4th Mondays 3:30-4:30: Ages 3-11. We supply the materials; a different craft each week; stop by anytime. DETAILS
Family Storytime @ the San Carlos Community Garden: 2nd Saturdays | 11:00–11:30 a.m. DETAILS
Do Your Homework @ the LIbrary: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:00 pm: In-Person for... Continue Reading >
May 7: Free Comic Book Day
Saturday May 7, is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at the San Carlos Branch library. Come in any time from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to pick up your free comic book while the supply lasts. We are giving away 2 different comics (see attached) and a Kids comic craft will be available too. You can read Comic books for FREE anytime by clicking on COMICS PLUS! Have your SDPL card # handy.
For a number of years, our Book Sale Chair, Ron... Continue Reading >
APRIL 9: ROBOTICS Showcase Extravaganza
Our 4th, In-person ROBOTICS Showcase Extravaganza, co-sponsored by the San Carlos Branch Library and the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation, will be held on Saturday, April 9th, 10 am - 1 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Lower Parking Lot. Additional interactive STEM activities will be happening in the library's Winer Family Community Room. The public is invited to join us in this FREE, super fun event.
Robotics teams help young people develop skills in engineering, coding and construction. Local robotics teams... Continue Reading >
Digital Resource Spotlight: NoveList Plus
Need to learn about that new literary genre? Or build a book display? Teach with books? NoveList Plus includes resources and inspiration at your fingertips. NoveList Plus is a database of book recommendations for all ages. It offers recommendations for titles, authors, and series, as well as audiobooks. Find it on the eLibrary page under Books & Literature. Continue Reading >
Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »
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