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 >
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. ... 
Dear Library Advocate,
We have one last chance to make sure that the City Council includes the Library’s priorities in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Councilmember's Final Budget Memos are due *next Friday* (May 26), and it’s vital that they include funding for
8 full-time Youth Service Librarians,
$250,000 to increase the Books and Materials budget, and
$500,000 for a Library-controlled maintenance budget for all of the branch... 
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... 
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... 