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 Update:May 10, 2020

Libraries Transform SD Thank You, Dear Library Supporters Thank you! Library advocates made their voices heard loud and clear and let City Council know how crucial library services are to San Diego. At Tuesday's Budget Review Committee hearing of the library budget, more than 47 library advocates called in and 59 submitted online comments asking for no more cuts. Additionally, more than 170 advocates submitted emails directly to Councilmembers at LibrariesTransformSD.org.You've made a difference. Councilmembers were unanimous in their support of libraries and a majority... Continue Reading >

In Loving Memory of Lee Ottman

Lee Ottman, was a much loved SCFOL Board Member and a past SCFOL Volunteer Chairperson.  Her renowned sense of humor and ability to make us all laugh will be greatly missed. Aletha “Lee” Grace Ottman died on March 2, 2020, due to complications from pneumonia, at her home in Overland Park, KS.  She will be very much missed by all who were graced with her friendship.  We send our condolences to her family and friends. SCFOL will accept donations in... Continue Reading >

PREZ SEZ: Joan Hayes, 2019- Year in Review

I thank all of you who supported SCFOL and me during 2019.  I especially thank all of those who serve on SCFOL's Board of Directors and hold Committee Chair positions.  All are continuing to serve in 2020. We welcome in 2020, and thank those who shop at  our 2019 Monthly Used Book Sales.  The Book Sale revenue is  used to purchase programs, and update our Branch's materials and equipment.  SCFOL donated  $20,000 to the SDPL Matching Fund in 2019.  We... Continue Reading >

FEBRUARY 22: Robotics Showcase Extravaganza

ROBOTS RULE..... Saturday, February 22: The San Carlos Branch Library  will once again partner with the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation to host a Robotics Showcase Extravaganza TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm LOCATION:  parking lot located at the corner of Golfcrest & Jackson. Inside the library from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., there will be interactive robot crafts and activities.  Robotics teams scheduled to show off their robotics expertise include: Patrick Henry Patribots, Pershing Atomic Panthers, City Critters, Dailard Mechanical Dolphins, Pretzel Cats, Wizalos,... Continue Reading >