San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

Branch History Category

August 5, 2023: “We Bought the Lot” Celebration

  Were you there? More than 300 library patrons, neighbors, and Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library, turned out on August 5, 2023, to hear the good news: after 28 years, We Bought the Lot on the corner of Jackson and Golfcrest. This parcel is adjacent to the current branch library; the two lots together will become the site of the of the new 25,000 sq. ft. San Carlos Branch Library. The day's celebration was kicked off by District 7... Continue Reading >

Did You Find ODI?

  Over 14,000 pins were collected by San Diego Library patrons during the Library Shop's July, 2023, 5th annual summer Where's ODI? @ SDPL scavenger hunt.  A small version of ODI was hidden in each of the 36 branches. Each branch created its own uniquely designed collectable pin. Over 150 patrons collected all 36 unique pins after finding ODI at all 36 branch libraries. WOW!  That kept those families busy during July!  ODI often visits the branches for special... Continue Reading >

Summer Reading Program ENDS August 31

SRP ends August 31, but it's not too late to sign up.  Click on REGISTRATION & PROGRAM DETAILS.  Read a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities and select your prize from a list of Museum passes for 2 or a kid's meal/snack at select eateries. Prizes go fast so choose one while they last.   Click on Summer Children's Events San Carlos Branch to see the list of  SPECIAL EVENTS that will be happening at the SCBL through August. ... Continue Reading >

Librarian Assistant Megan Reed leaves SCBL

  Last month, SCBL said good-bye to our much loved Library Assistant Megan Reed.  Megan worked at the San Carlos Branch Library for about eleven years, assisting patrons and staff alike.  Megan was the talented creator of all of those fliers you see every day at the library promoting coming attractions and "what's happing" that day. For six years, kids ages 3-8, had loads of fun and learned a love of creating works of art at Reed's Thursday after-school Process-Focused-Art classes. We... Continue Reading >

Robotics Extravaganza 2023 Follow-up

  Are Robots awesome? You bet! On April 15, 2023, the SCBL held its 5th Robotics Extravaganza.  Over 287 people attended the show brought to you by the efforts of the San Carlos Branch Library's Managing Librarian, David Ege, 10 Navajo Robotics teams (75 team members were present), and the Fire Department' Bomb Squad.  The event was sponsored by the San Carlos Friends of the Library and the Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation. We thank all who attended to make this... Continue Reading >