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

Art Show Reception Dates  

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 Book Club Flyer Summer 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)   Continue Reading

2024 One Book, One San Diego Winners

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 Adult: “Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller Teen/Tween: “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile Children: “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated by Magdalena Mora All books are available for the Spanish reader.             "All... Continue Reading >

What is OASIS?

OASIS is a national educational organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and service  They offer programs in the arts, humanities, health and wellness, technology and volunteer service. Programs presented at the San Carlos Library are fully underwritten by SCFOL and are FREE to the public–if you register at the library. You may also register on line at OASIS. Registered participants will be seated before walk-ins. If there is an... Continue Reading >

THURSDAYS @ 2-5 pm: CRAFT CIRCLE

CRAFT CIRCLE: Join us on THURSDAYS @ 2:00 - 5:00 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery for this wonderful "Just for Fun" adult activity. Bring your knitting and a friend or meet new ones.  See what others are making.  Click on Craft Circle NEW Continue Reading >

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. Click July - August Artists 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 >