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
Library Book Club
The library book club meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. The current Book Club Flyer Summer titles are on reserve at the front desk. Just ask the librarian for a copy and check it out. For more information, please call the library at 619-527-3430.
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June New Titles
Titles that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:
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July 18, 2-3 PM: US Historical Novels
What can we learn about history from historical novels? Blaine Davies, M.A., Professor of U.S. History, describes U.S. historical novels and explains how they help us better experience the dramatic events that shaped our nation firsthand. Professor Davies describes a wide range of U.S. historical novels dealing with almost every aspect of U.S. history and discusses how a well-written novel makes history come alive.
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June 27, 2-3: Author Talk with Dr. Shayna Kaufmann
Dr. Shayna Kaufmann is a clinical psychologist, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, decades-long Zen practitioner, and Founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife.
In her latest work, “Embrace the Middle”, she blends research and anecdotes to craft an intimate deep-dive into the messiness and joys of the middle decades.
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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 >