Halloween Fun
Celebrate Halloween with the Library
Whether you enjoy scary stories, haunted history, or not-so-spooky fun, the Library has something for you this Halloween. On October 20, attend a virtual lecture at the Library to learn about Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. On October 24, join Philippine Fright author Marivi Soliven and local playwright Thelma Virata de Castro as they read scary stories and discuss cultural folklore. And on October 30, put on your favorite costume and visit the Mission Valley Library for a Halloween STEAM party with... Continue Reading >
This month on Baking with Linda we're making a quick and easy one bowl Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake from Yossy Arefi's book Snacking Cakes. Snacking cakes are easy less sweet cakes that are good any time of the day. See the entire recipe and video on Facebook: San Carlos Library.
Linda takes you through new recipes each month. Previous Baking With Linda videos are also available on Facebook: San Carlos Branch Library.
Did you have a book or ebook published in 2021? If the answer is yes, and if you reside in San Diego County, you are invited to participate in the upcoming 56th Annual Local Author Showcase. As the crowning event of the Library's Local Author Program, the showcase offers our published authors an opportunity to present their work to a large audience of readers, publishers, and fellow bibliophiles and residents. Be sure to submit your book by the November 30... 
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card! With Kanopy, you can stream up to three films per month and have unlimited access to select series and children's programming. Stream educational and enriching videos for children of all ages with the Kanopy app on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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Have you ever wanted to knit or make whatever, with friends? Join us on THURSDAYS @ 2:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery for this wonderful "Just for Fun" adult activity. Bring a friend and meet new ones. See what others are doing. 