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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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 >
FEBRUARY, 2022: The Fence is gone
The chain link fence erected in January around the Jackson and Golfcrest corner lot has been removed. This hopefully indicates that the remediation equipment has been removed, and the remediation company can submit its final report to the Water Quality Control Board. If the WQCB agrees that remediation is complete, this will allow them to issue a "No Further Action" certificate for the property.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Winter Reading Challenge participants
The SDPL's January, 2022 Winter Reading Challenge (WRC) was Read for a Better World. This annual program was for readers of all ages thtat encouraged readers to explore diversity empathy, and action through literature.
This year, there were 7853 Participants and 6175 Finishers! That is a 78% completion rate! CONGRATULATIONS!
Last year we had 6,827 participants and 4192 Finishers (61% completion rate) and our program ran for 2 months instead of the usual one month.
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