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.
View Fall 2025 book list (September-December)
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Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults
Will not meet on September 3
Wednesdays, 10-11 am, join our Mind-Body Fitness class. This is similar to our previous "chair yoga" class. Exercises are mostly performed standing, or sitting in a Chair. No mats are required. Gentle stretches and brain exercises improve health. Space is limited to 25 people per class. Be sure to get to the library a little early as this class fill up fast! Click Mind Body Fitness 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.
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Luz Shepard's artistic talents were obvious as early as kindergarten. Showing a maturity beyond her years, Luz's early drawings of people were... Continue Reading >
September 3 – November 3: Artists Jo Ann Bray & Linda Morton
During September and October, we are thrilled to have the paintings of two award-winning artists,
Jo Ann Bray and Linda Morton, on display in the Winer Family Community Room and Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Both of these artists love to travel, and their paintings will take you along with them, capturing moments in time.
Their Artist Reception will be held September 20, noon–2pm.
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About Jo Ann Bray
Painting has been Jo Ann Bray’s passion since childhood. At the age... Continue Reading >
November 5-December 1: Crafter, Mallory Green
From November 5-December 1, a very different art form by Mallory Green will be on display in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Green's works are woven together using a variety of materials to form wonderful wall hangings. Crafters and artists alike will enjoy meeting Mallory at her Artist Reception, Saturday, November 15, noon - 2:00 PM, to discuss her technique and how she came to be interested in this hobby.
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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 >