San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
Children's Recurring Events 2025
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Negotiations are still underway before the City of San Diego final 2025-26 fiscal year budget is voted on in May. As a result of the April City Council meetings, the San Diego Public Library system is scheduled to lose $8million in funding. As of July 1, 2025, this loss of funding will result in the closing of all 37 Branch Libraries on Sunday and Monday, which will allow programs and services to remain the same Tuesday-Saturday.
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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 Book Club Flyer Summer 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.
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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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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 >
As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration, the San Carlos Friends Branch of the Library (SCFOL) interviewed many of the people instrumental in the building, development, and plans for the future of the San Carlos Branch Library. This video was filmed and edited by Robert Hotz. Contact him at [email protected] or go to his website RHotz Creative Media.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: You are invited to join us for the General Membership meeting of San Carlos Friends of the Library which will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.
Our keynote speaker will be Patrick Stewart, the new CEO of the San Diego Public Library Foundation. Stewart is passionate about creating literate communities, as demonstrated by his nine years of success as Executive Director of Words Alive, the... Continue Reading >
Linda Dami
Library Assistant II
"Hello, my name is Linda Dami and I have lived in San Diego since the age of seven. I grew up mostly in Clairemont, have a BA in Anthropology from UCSD, and currently am in the process of getting my MLIS through SJSU. I have worked for San Diego Public Library for one year and was recently promoted to Library Assistant II when joining the San Carlos branch.
For five years, my father and I have... Continue Reading >
Congratulations to all of our 2019 Summer Reading Program participants. This year, 460 out of 746 San Carlos Branch patrons who registered for the Summer Reading Program, completed their goals. This compares to 303 out of 547 in 2018. WAY TO GO! And keep on reading throughout the year. Attendance at the Wednesday Special Summer Event programs totaled 967. That's up from 768 last year. The San Carlos Staff and SCFOL appreciate your participation and hope all enjoyed the programs. ... 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 »