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  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. 2026 book list (May - August)   Continue Reading

Art Show Reception Dates  

May 15, 2-3 PM: OASIS – The Cognitive Revolution

May Speaker OASIS Speaker: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist & Geologist About 30 thousand years ago, there was an explosion in the archaeological record of mobile and parietal art – figurines and cave painting. This evidence of symbolic behavior suggests that humans were now thinking differently from before. In this class, we'll explore how humans transformed from being just anatomically modern to being cognitively modern as well. View flyer: OASIS May Continue Reading >

MAY 5 – JUNE 30: Laura Allen

May 5 - June 30, we will feature artwork by Laura Allen in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Join us in welcoming Laura at her Artist Reception on Saturday 5/16, noon - 2:00 p.m.  Artist, Laura Allen, will be displaying her mixed media paintings from May 5 to June 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Through wax and paint, Allen illustrates the human experience of loss and brokenness,... Continue Reading >

“Where’s Odi?” Button Design Contest!

We’re holding a “Where’s Odi?” button design contest again! Download the entry form here, or visit the library to pick up a hard copy. Here are a few more details: The winning design will be our branch’s button in the systemwide “Where’s Odi?” scavenger hunt in July. The contest at our branch is open to all ages, including adults. (Adults do not have to put their age on the entry form.) Not all branches may offer the design contest, so... Continue Reading >