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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SCFOL Treasurer Jerry Hotz and Ann McDonald, past President of both the SCFOL & FSDPL , add a financial gift to the SCFOL GIVING TREE at the SCFOL sponsored 40th Anniversary GALA of the San Carlos Branch Library. By evening's end, those present had decorated the tree with gift bags totaling $500 plus multiple new SCFOL Memberships. Thank you one and all. This represents the first step in our fund raising campaign for a new San Carlos Branch Library. Have you seen the... Continue Reading >
In honor of the 40th Anniversary (January 9, 1974-2014) of the San Carlos Branch Library, Domusstudio Architecture Principals Lew Dominy, AIA & David Pfeifer, AIA, donated a new sign depicting the proposed new San Carlos Branch Library and Community Center to be built on the present library's site and extending to the corner of Golfcrest & Jackson. The old sign, put up years ago, had deteriorated beyond use. The present 8000 sq. ft. structure is too small for our community's needs. David Pfeifer has worked... Continue Reading >
January 9, 2014 marked our 40th Anniversary-- a banner year for the San Carlos Branch Library. Join us in “Honoring the Past, Building for the Future.” We planned a year full of fun activities for the whole family, starting at 3:00 pm on January 8, with a YARN WRAPPING (A.K.A. “bombing”) of the library. A little like toilet papering, but done with yarn. Wikipedia defines it as “a type of street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn rather... Continue Reading >
On January 9, 2014, the San Carlos Branch Library was 40 years old! Marking the occasion will be a year filled with special events and celebrations. We started off the year with a mega “yarn wrapping” on January 8, and continued the week with a Gala Event on January 12, honoring SCFOL Life-Members. A “family fun day” in August and other activities are planned throughout the year.
On September 11, at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center, in preparation for the year of celebrations, we met with... Continue Reading >
Ruby Patrons:
Mission Times Courier: Jim Madaffer, Publisher;
Life Member, Margrette Carr: SCFOL name badges for staff, members and volunteers, and Anniversary LOGO pins among other donations;
A Life Member Family: Upgrading our Library's Children Reading area;
Chris Hotz & Jason Benesch for designing & updating our website;
Robert Hotz: Radioactive Media for videotaping & editing the Library's History;
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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 »