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 Winter 2026 book list (January-April)
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,...
This year’s annual SCFOL General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. All SCFOL members are invited to attend.
The agenda will include board business and reports, including the approval of the officers for 2026 (See below). We will also recognize new Life Members for 2025.
We will enjoy an entertaining presentation, "In Praise of Literature and Libraries" by Richard Lederer, former host of... 
San Carlos Branch Library had 1110 patrons register for the annual Summer Reading Program, 898 of whom met the goal of reading 10 books, reading 10 hours, or completing 10 activities to earn prizes such as museum passes and free books! (159 adults, and 739 kids) We also had 7 successful summer programs including music, art, stories, and science at the San Carlos Branch to celebrate the summer reading program. Congratulations to everyone who participated, and keep on reading!
PS: Reading... 
For all our youngest friends of the library, please note: the start time of our Thursday morning story time will move to 10:30 a.m. starting in November.
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Library System Update:
Starting September 15, 2025, San Carlos Branch Library will be CLOSED on Mondays. The weekly schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
There are 17 branches which will remain open on Mondays. Please see the flyer below for details.
Announcement: List of Libraries open on Mondays
Ever wonder what specifically the revenue from your SCFOL membership dues and SCFOL Used Book Sale purchases buy? In August at the SCBL, they were used to support and bring you the following programs at the SCBL... 