2020 One-Book-One San Diego Selections
One Book, One San Diego is our region's premier literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. Now in its 14th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.
Each year, One Book, One San Diego features a literary work for adults, young adults, kids, and Spanish language readers. For adult readers, Spanish readers and young adult readers; this year’s selection... Continue Reading >
We Met Our Goal! Summer Reading Program SuccessThanks to your participation, we've met our Summer Reading Program Community Read-A-Thon goal of reading 200,000 books and hours before the end of August! Your reading has made a difference. Thanks to you, the Library Foundation and Intuit will donate $10,000 to support library programs. Visit here to learn how to claim your prizes and here for a special message from Library Director Misty Jones.
BOOK RETURNS: Library materials may now be returned by dropping them into the library's right side wall slot, or by depositing them into the book return bins on the left side of the library. Book returns may be made 24 hours/day from Monday at 9:00 a.m. until Friday at 5:30 p.m.. Book return bins will be LOCKED on Fridays at 5:30 p.m., and reopened on Mondays at 9:00 a.m.. Library materials may... 
Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for the first time in its 50 year history. But fear not, pop culture fans, Comic-Con@Home is a front row seat to nearly 400 hours of programming and activities. No need to worry about parking, badges or lines! Pull up your comfiest chair and pick the panels you want to see. For the fifth year, the San Diego Public Library is teaming up with Comic-Con International... 
During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, SCFOL Volunteers donated 3406 hours to the San Carlos Branch Library. We thank them for all that they do.
The first half of the year started off with a bang. Fifty-five active SCFOL volunteers donated 2229 hours putting together very successful SCFOL monthly Used Book Sales (SCFOL's main income source), keeping meeting, membership and financial records, scheduling and setting up monthly art exhibits, representing... 