San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

Children’s Section Upgrade! Sit, Relax, & Let the Books Read to You.

Exciting news for kids! Our library’s children’s section just got a makeover, making it even more inviting and engaging for our youngest readers. Continue Reading >

SCAC Gives Donation to SCFOL

March 4, 2025, San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) President Mickey Zeichick , presented SCFOL Board Member and past Treasurer Jerry Hotz, with a check from SCAC in memory of Jack and Kitty Mones. Jack Mones served the San Carlos Community for more than 15 years, and passed December 20, 1995, followed by Kitty in 2014. Wednesday, November 15, 1995, was proclaimed, by the City of San Diego, "Jack Mones Day." Mones was  recognized for his accomplishments in support of San... Continue Reading >

Meet Our New Website Editor

We’re excited to welcome Renita Gidlund as our new website editor! In 2025, she’ll be helping take over this duty from our publicity chair, Sue Hotz, to keep the website updated and easy to use. Renita has been a San Carlos resident since 2015 and has worked as a software developer for the past two years after transitioning from a career working with children. She and her family are big fans of the library and the Friends of the Library book... Continue Reading >

Spring Into STEAM, Library NExT Courses: Register now!

Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) is now part of the DiscoverU program. With DiscoverU, the San Diego Public Library encourages youth (grades 3-12) and emerging adults (ages 18-25) to explore their interests and achieve their highest potential. Workshops cover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts, college readiness, career preparation and life skills. Working with partners and other community organizations, Discover U offers a mix of in-person and virtual programming, including college information sessions, engineering activities, camps for entrepreneurs-in-training,... Continue Reading >

Art Shows & Reception Schedule

Artist Receptions are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, noon-2 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, unless otherwise noted.

• July 2 - August 30 (Reception – July 19) Luz Shepard and Elsa Orozco Toops (Read more)
• September 3 – November 3 (Reception – Sept 20)  JoAnn Bray & Linda Morton (Read more)
• November 5 - December 1 (Reception  - November 15) Crafter, Mallory Green  (Read more)