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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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 Fall 2025 book list (September-December)   Continue Reading

THANK YOU for your Memberships and Donations

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,... Continue Reading

Remote Printing Available @ SDPL

Remote Printing Available at all SDPL locations. Please read about this new San Diego Public Library  Printing Service. You can now easily print from your phone, tablet, or laptop using the SDPL remote printing service. Send print jobs from any location at any time, whether you're at home or in one of our library locations. Simply print, pay online or at the library, and pick up your items within 24 hours. For complete information on the procedure required apps and... Continue Reading >

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Will not meet on September 3 Wednesdays, 10-11 am, join our Mind-Body Fitness class. This is similar to our previous "chair yoga" class. Exercises are mostly performed standing, or sitting in a Chair.  No mats are required.  Gentle stretches and brain exercises improve health.  Space is limited to 25 people per class.  Be sure to get to the library a little early as this class fill up fast! Click Mind Body Fitness Continue Reading >

SCFOL Prez Sez: Bill Bischoff, 2024 Year-in-Review

  For me, this year, as President of the Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library, has been one of Challenges and Changes! The year began with the 50th Birthday Celebration of the San Carlos Branch. The gathering of dignitaries, longtime patrons, friends and members emphasized that our branch is a keystone structure in the San Carlos Community. Our well received youth face painting and craft tables were a huge hit, and patrons enjoyed our historical displays. SCFOL welcomed three new Life... Continue Reading >

Used Book Donation Guidelines

Have you finished reading your latest book purchase or gift? Think of SCFOL! We appreciate your gently used book donations. Please read the book donation guidelines below. Without your book donations, we would not be able to hold our Monthly First Saturday Used Book Sales, the proceeds of which are donated to the San Carlos Branch Library to purchase new books, equipment, and programs. Because of your book donations and purchases, plus the many hours annually donated by our volunteers,... Continue Reading >

SCFOL BOOK SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WHERE: San Carlos Branch Library WHEN: During the week to sort donated books and/or on the first Saturday of every month, for 2-3 hours from 9:00 am, until all of the non-purchased items are boxed up and put away. Many hands will make the job go faster. QUALIFICATIONS: A love of libraries, books, and people.  A strong back helps too.  We would love to have some young people join us. We would be happy to write college letters of recommendations for teen... Continue Reading >