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.
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Summer 2026 book list (May - August)
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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,...
SCFOL sends its condolences to our SCFOL President, Joan Hayes, on the passing of her husband, Tom. His Memorial Service will be held August 10, at the San Carlos United Methodist Church on Cowles Mountain Blvd.
SCFOL sends its condolences to our past SCFOL and FSDPL President, Ann McDonald, on the passing of her husband, Brian. No services have been scheduled.
6th Annual CELEBRATION UNDER THE DOME
OCTOBER 12, 2019
Event attendees help the San Diiego Library Foundation support programs that transform the lives of San Diegans at all 36 public libraries. Join Event Chairs Patti Roscoe and Marlee Ehrenfeld and over 400 philanthropic San Diegans for an evening of entertainment, extraordinary cuisine and craft cocktails paired with experiences that illustrate firsthand the Library’s life-enriching programs. Claim your EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION before August 15. For tickets click on Under the... 
We have exciting news to share. On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, we are proud to name Patrick Stewart as the Library Foundation’s new CEO.
Patrick Stewart
Patrick is passionate about creating literate communities,
as demonstrated by his nine years of success as Executive Director of Words
Alive, the San Diego literacy foundation. He has had a long career in
non-profit management here in San Diego, as well as in Washington, DC.
Patrick’s leadership ability, strategic planning expertise, capacity-building
skills, and... 
In Loving Memory of Judy McCarty.
June 4, 1940-March 3, 2019.
7th District City Council Representative, 1985-2000.
President, San Carlos Friends of the Library, 2009-2011.
San Carlos, The San Carlos Friends of the Library, and the City of San Diego lost a great lady and friend this week with the passing of Judy McCarty.
Acting as the community's project Chairperson, McCarty was instrumental in the creation of Mission Trails Regional Park when Larry Stirling was the 7th district... 
40 Anniversary Celebration Friends of the San Diego Public Library (FSDPL).
Wednesday, April 10, 4-6 p.m.
San Carlos Branch Library, Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.
The public is invited to join the San Carlos Friends of the Library in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, April 10, 4-6 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room & Art... 