San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
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)
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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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A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
San Carlos Branch Summer Children Events 2025
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PREZ SEZ – Judy Williams, October, 2015
This year has been another active and outstanding year for the Friends of the San Carlos Library.
The Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library donated $23,000 to the San Diego Library Foundation. This money is then matched dollar for dollar by the City budget and is designated for the San Carlos Library and can be used for program services, equipment and new books for our collection.
Our membership has grown to 314 with the addition... Continue Reading >
The Summer Reading Program ended on August 15. A total of 416 patrons finished and recorded their summer reading goals out of the 708, in all age groups, who signed up. Despite the inconvenience of on-going construction, 499 attended the Wednesday SRP special programs and 150 youth joined Ms. Megan in our new Process Art program which will continue during the Fall. Don't forget to pick up your prizes SOON! The adult raffle prize winners were Amy Ranallo (2... Continue Reading >
Each year, the Friends of the San Diego Public Library (FSDPL) hold their annual meeting of the entire membership which includes those who are members of Friends Chapters at San Diego's Branch Libraries. The agenda includes the election of the FSDPL Board for the coming year, and the recognition of outstanding volunteers from each branch. This year's meeting will be held on the ninth floor of the Downtown Central Library on Saturday, September 12, from 9:30 to 12 noon.
Malcolm... Continue Reading >
JULY, 2015: The 40th anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library rekindled within the community the burning question, “When will our new branch library, envisioned over twenty years ago, be built?”A group of committed citizens has been meeting for the last four months to research the answer to that question.
Committee Members and area residents include April Boling (C.P.A.), Rita Glick (Branch Managing Librarian), Jerry Hotz (SCFOL Treasurer), Sue Hotz ( SCFOL Board & Publicity Chair), Michael Lugo (retired architect), Judy... Continue Reading >
The end of construction is in sight. We want to thank all for your patience as we worked to make our library more accessible! We did have a successful JUNE 27 Used Book Sale. Thanks to all of the hard sorting and selling work by our wonderful group of volunteers, and to our loyal book donating & buying patrons. Our next book sale is scheduled for August 1.
RESTROOMS: Please read the signs--the men's is now on the LEFT and... 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 »