San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

March New Titles (now with book covers, description, & link to hold)

New and improved! Titles that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month now include the book cover, a brief description, and a link to place a hold through SDPL Bibliocommons.

March 2025 New Books - Youth

March 2025 New Books - Adult

April 25, 2-3: Author Talk with Wanjiru Warama

Wanjiru Warama was born in rural Kenya when the country was a British colony. Growing up in a world devoid of books, she is dedicated to writing biographical and historical books that enlighten, entertain, and inspire readers. She has been a lifetime member of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library since 2002, a member of the County Library System, and the Rotary Club, among others. Explore her latest works, "The British vs Kenya's Mau Mau" and "The Colonial Farm".   View... Continue Reading >

April 18: OASIS – San Diego History Through Music: Live Concert

Chris Burns, Many-Strings Friday, April 18th • 2 - 3pm Come listen to San Diego's soundtrack! Native Americans, the Spanish and English explorers, the missions, Mexican ranchers, gold rush settlers, and the Chinese and Japanese immigrants all had their own tunes. During this hour, Chris Burns will perform music from San Diego’s history. Music reflecting the 1400's forward to our times will be featured in this Oasis Live Concert. View flyer: OASIS San Diego Music Continue Reading >

April 16, 3-4 PM: Exploring Career Paths

Join our “Exploring Career Paths” Session to learn about the City of San Diego's hiring process. The City of San Diego Personnel Department staff will cover everything you need to know about the application process: tips for submitting a standout job application, available jobs (part-time and full-time), interview tips, resources for job seekers, and more. Continue Reading >

MARCH 28, 2-3 PM: Author Sandra Bonura

On Friday, March 28, from 2-3 PM, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, don't miss author Sandra Bonura discussing her book, Empire Builder. Empire Builder is the story of a pioneer who almost single-handedly transformed the bankrupt village of San Diego into a thriving city. John D. Spreckels arrived in San Diego in 1887 and within a few short years he owned and controlled the majority of the local industry. Spreckels built empires in sugar, shipping and... Continue Reading >