San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

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Artist Show Chair NeededAll About Art at SCBL              

SCFOL ART SHOWS Chair Needed

If you are a member of the San Diego Art community, please read this article.  You may find that the position of SCFOL Art Show Chair is the volunteer position you have been looking for. This position keeps the SCBL Art Gallery filled with the amazing and beautiful works of our  local artists. Position begins immediately,  All 2025 art shows have been scheduled. The next show that needs to be scheduled is in January, 2026. For many years, Barbara Stewart has... 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 >

MAY 7- JUNE 2: Artist Marietta Cohen

May 7 - June 2, we are very pleased to have the beautiful paintings of Marietta Cohen on display in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Her watercolors and acrylics bring such a feeling of calm to viewers. we're sure you will like to add one to your collection. Join us in welcoming Marietta to our Southern California community of artists by joining her at her Artist Reception, May 17, noon -... Continue Reading >

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 >

July 2-August 30 Artists: Luz Shepard & Elsa Orozco Toops

July 2-August 30, we are delighted to have Luz Shepard and Elsa Orozco Toops, with their award winning and wide-ranging artistic talents, decorating the walls of the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. They will discuss their unique techniques at their July 19, noon-2 pm Artist Reception.  Luz Shepard's artistic talents were obvious as early as kindergarten. Showing a maturity beyond her years, Luz's early drawings of people were more life-like than the... Continue Reading >