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)   Continue Reading

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,... Continue Reading

Art Show Reception Dates  

We Need Your Support to Keep Our Libraries Open

The time of year is rapidly approaching  when the San Diego City Council and Mayor will be submitting their Budget proposals  for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2019. Last month, the Library Commission revealed that the San Diego Public Library system is facing a proposed 3% budget cut next fiscal year.  Not wanting to cut programs, we may be see a decrease in the Libraries’ hours of  operation.  As an interested patron of the San Carlos Branch Library and... Continue Reading >

San Carlos Branch Library, 2018 in review

We are so pleased that the San Carlos Branch Library could offer so much opportunity, discovery and inspiration in 2018! We partnered with many local organizations for feature events and had great attendance at our monthly programs.  This year we held our first Robotics Showcase Extravaganza which featured unique robotic creations built for competitions by local robotics teams from Dailard Elementary, Pershing Middle, Cajon Park Junior High and Patrick Henry High schools. So far this year, we held 190 programs for children with 5416 participants.  Our Youth Services Librarian coordinated many special programs to engage... Continue Reading >

NOVEMBER 14: Annual SCFOL General Membership meeting

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  The 2018 General Membership meeting  of SCFOL was held on Wednesday, November 14  from 4:00-5:30 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.  This year's super fun keynote speaker was Disney Artist and Illustrator, Terry Naughton, whose  award winning illustrations will be on display in our Art Gallery throughout November. Naughton is a PHHS grad and a San Carlos neighbor.  Read more about Terry at Naughton/Art.  Also on the meeting's agenda was the introduction... Continue Reading >

PRES SEZ: Joan Hayes, 2018-year in review

 2018 has flown by and the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) has had another busy year supporting the San Carlos Branch Library.  Branch event attendance continues to increase and we look forward to news about building a larger branch facility. SCFOL personnel changes this year include Bill Bischoff who took over as Volunteer Coordinator from retiring, Lee Ottman.  Bischoff is updating the SCFOL volunteer roster and looking for additional book sale helpers. Another retiree, Author Program Chair Carlene Hemric,... Continue Reading >