San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

Adult Programs Category

Historical San Carlos Swim & Racket Club

Did you live in San Carlos in the 1970- 80s?  Then you may remember the San Carlos Swim and Racket Club located on the corner of Golfcrest and Navajo Road, now occupied by the preschool. Recently, the San Carlos Branch Library was gifted historical memorabilia and photos of the Club, which were passed along to SCFOL President, Bill Bischoff. If you are interested in seeing, storing, or have any ideas on where or to whom they should go, please contact Bill... Continue Reading >

March 17: Celebrating NOROUZ, the Persian New Year!

Monday, March 17,6:00-7:00 p.m., the San Carlos Branch Library is celebrating Norouz, the Persian New Year!  We are excited to bring this Persian traditional celebration to the community.  We will be speaking about the significance of this holiday and the cultural traditions partaken in to celebrate the beginning of Spring.  Come join us for some fun festivities, which will include live music by DORNOB and delicious Persian treats!  All ages are welcome View Norouz, Persian New Year Continue Reading >

MARCH 21, OASIS: A Feast of Words

Join us on Friday, March 21, 2-3 p.m., in the San Carlos Branch Library's Community Room & Art Gallery for an afternoon with language columnist Dr. Richard Lederer, whose column, “Lederer on Language," runs every other Saturday in the San Diego Union-Tribune. This Oasis class will serve up a banquet of language goodies, from a brief history of the English language to bloopers and puns.  Visit sandiegooasis.org for more information.   View flyer: OASIS Feast of Words   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 >

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 >