San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

MAY 17: SCBL Robotics Extravaganza

Saturday, MAY 17, 10 am – 1 pm, the robots are returning to the San Carlos Branch Library. In the library’s lower parking lot, at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest, 18 Robotic Clubs from local schools and San Diego neighborhoods will display, explain and demonstrate their robot creations. Guests will get to work some robots too. Aguirre Tech will also be there demonstrating the action of their drones. Interactive STEM activities and a robot craft will also be available... Continue Reading >

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 >