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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Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery Dedication

  On November 19, 2014, before the Annual Meeting of the General Membership of SCFOL, Rocky, Gene, and Michael Winer, sons of Jack & Carolyn Winer, unveiled new signage over the two entrances to the San Carlos Branch Library's community room, dedicating and renaming it the "WINER FAMILY Community Room & Art Gallery."  At the meeting, SCFOL President, Judy Williams introduced the "Winer boys," and read congratulatory remarks from Past SCFOL & FSDPL President Ann McDonald who was not able... Continue Reading >

NOVEMBER 19: SCFOL’s Annual General Membership Meeting

   What a year this has been! SCFOL's started on January 9, 2014, with the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library. We would like to thank all of the Navajo Canyon Community for their continued support. We currently have a total of 309 SCFOL members, 83 of whom are Life Members. November 19, 2014, from 4:00-5:30, will be the Annual Meeting of the General Membership of the San Carlos Friends of the Library, and... Continue Reading >

OCTOBER 11: “Just Around the Corner, Craft Fair & Boutique”

Our next big SCFOL event was  “Just Around the Corner, Craft Fair and Boutique," on Saturday, October 11, 204, from 9:00 to 3:00. Due to Library space restrictions, it was held “just around the corner” at the San Carlos United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at the corner of Navajo Rd. and Cowles Mountain Blvd. JAC fliers.  Attendees purchased a wonderful variety of handmade items created by 40 JURIED crafters. Tickets were available for Opportunity Drawings  at $1.00 each or 6 for... Continue Reading >

Family Fun Fair: a Smashing Success! Check out the Slide Show!

What a party! The “40 & Fabulous, FREE Family Fun Fair, “sponsored by SCFOL, brought over 300 of the young and young at heart to the San Carlos Branch Library on August 23 to help celebrate its 40 years of service to the community. Activities included an author’s fair,  storytelling, hat making, Mad Science and Dr. Who craft corners, carnival games, Sparkles the Clown face painting, and of course-cotton candy and birthday cake! Three cheers for the event’s organizers:... Continue Reading >

Summer Reading Program Wrap-up

The final numbers are in.  The 2014 Summer Reading Program, "Paws to Read," brought hundreds of children and parents to the Wednesday afternoon programs and the Thursday special "Paws of San Carlos" programs.  At the San Carlos Branch Library, 357 out of 591 youth, reached their summer reading goals; as did 71 of the 133 adults.  A total of 724 of your neighbors registered to read and win prizes this summer.  Our congratulations go to Joanna Dullum, Kayle Gilchrist,... Continue Reading >