San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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 >

SCFOL ART SHOW CHAIR RETIRES

For many years, Barbara Stewart has done an amazing job as the SCFOL Artist Chair, finding fabulous local artists to fill the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery with  decorative paintings, quilts, and photography. However as much as we will miss her many creative skills both as an artist and an Art Show designer, Stewart  feels it is time for her to retire, and has given her replacement a head start by having filled the SCBL... Continue Reading >

Art Shows & Reception Schedule

Artist Receptions are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, noon-2 p.m., in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, unless otherwise noted.

• June 4 –  June 30 (Reception – June 21)  Lucas Smith - abstracts (Read More)
• July 2 - August 30 (Reception – July 19) Luz Shepard and Elsa Orozco Toops (Read more)
• September 3 – November 3 (Reception – Sept 20)  JoAnn Bray & Linda Morton (Read more)
• November 5 - December 1 (Reception  - November 15) Crafter, Mallory Green  (Read more)

JUNE Artist: Lucas Smith

From June 4 - June 30,on display in the Winer family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library, Lucas Smith will be displaying his vibrant, textural works of art.  Lucas has brought a fresh perspective to abstract art, blending imagination, raw materials and refined techniques to create pieces that invite viewers on a journey of exploration. Introduce yourself to his unique contemporary abstract art and meet this award-winning artist at his Artist Reception on June... Continue Reading >