San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

DECEMBER 2 – JANUARY 6: Artist Karuna Kasturi

December 2 - January 6, we will feature photography by Karuna Kasturi in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Join us in welcoming Karuna at her Artist Reception on 12/20, noon - 2:00 p.m.  Karuna Kasturi is a photographer based in San Diego, with deep ties to the East Coast. Her work explores the relationship with time and travel. Each photo becomes a portal - a way of returning to a moment that... Continue Reading >

October New Titles

The newest books that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:

October 2025 New Books - Adult
October 2025 New Books - Youth

SCFOL’s New Art Chair: Sarah Rowland Calahan

Introducing Sarah Rowland Calahan, SCFOL’s New Art Show Chair, 2025 When the Rowland Calahan family joined SCFOL this spring, Sarah immediately expressed her interest in supporting SCFOL and the San Carlos Branch Library with her knowledge of art.  It is with our great pleasure that she accepted the SCFOL Art Chair position,  previously held, since 2014, by our fabulous Barbara Stewart who recently retired. An artist herself, Sarah has been a part of the art world for many years and earned... Continue Reading >

All about ART at the San Carlos Branch Library

Each month, the San Carlos Friends of the Library sponsors artists who show their works in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery which may be entered through the double doors in the Children's area or the doors just inside the left side entrance to the library. The art takes many forms and is not limited to watercolor, oils or photography. Admission is FREE to all Art shows and Receptions. A Reception for the Artist is usually held... Continue Reading >

SCFOL ART SHOW CHAIR RETIRES

For many years, Barbara Stewart has done an amazing job as the SCFOL Artist Chair, finding fabulous local artists to fill the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery with  decorative paintings, quilts, and photography. However as much as we will miss her many creative skills both as an artist and an Art Show designer, Stewart  feels it is time for her to retire, and has given her replacement a head start by having filled the SCBL... Continue Reading >