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San Carlos Branch Library
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7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

Authors Category

MARCH 28, 2-3 PM: Author Sandra Bonura

On Friday, March 28, from 2-3 PM, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, don't miss author Sandra Bonura discussing her book, Empire Builder. Empire Builder is the story of a pioneer who almost single-handedly transformed the bankrupt village of San Diego into a thriving city. John D. Spreckels arrived in San Diego in 1887 and within a few short years he owned and controlled the majority of the local industry. Spreckels built empires in sugar, shipping and... Continue Reading >

Library Shop

Click  Library Shop to learn about all they have to offer.  There's more to them than just books. Shop Hours: Mon-Tues - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm  and  Wed-Sat - 10:30 am - 5:30 pm The Library Shop  currently offers $5.95 Flat Rate Shipping.   The Library Shop is not just a well-curated gift and book shop. It is a non-profit book & gift store located in the courtyard of the Downtown Central Library sponsored by the FSDPL & the SDPL Foundation. As the Downtown... Continue Reading >

SDPL In-Person & Virtual Event Calendar

There are many daily EVENTS that have been scheduled by the SDPL.  Click on SDPL In-Person & Virtual Event Calendar for upcoming events.  Activities that are open to a  limited  number of  Attendees require you to register. Click on the event title, scroll down to register. When the Library sponsors or hosts an event it does not constitute an endorsement of the content or the views expressed by the participants.   Continue Reading >

2024 One-Book-One-San Diego

  The winning authors and titles for the KPBS 2024 One Book, One San Diego were announced August 17, by KPBS.  Click One Book, One San Diego for details. Winners are: "“Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated... Continue Reading >

Digital Resource Spotlight: NoveList Plus

Need to learn about that new literary genre? Or build a book display? Teach with books? NoveList Plus includes resources and inspiration at your fingertips. NoveList Plus is a database of book recommendations for all ages. It offers recommendations for titles, authors, and series, as well as audiobooks. Find it on the eLibrary page under Books & Literature. Continue Reading >