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

Artist Show Chair NeededAll About Art at SCBL              

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.     Continue Reading

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

Explore San Diego & California

CA State Library Park Pass* Discover & Go Nature Backpack San Diego Public Library encourages library users to get out and explore the great outdoors and other iconic sites. Because everyone deserves to enjoy our sites, the library is proud to offer SDPL card holders access to a variety of programs, resources and materials. *PARK PASS: With a library card, patrons may reserve a pass and have it sent to any San Diego Public Library location by calling their local library... 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 >

Discover & Go with the Library

 Visit San Diego attractions for free with the Library's Discover & Go program. The program offers family day passes to several of San Diego's biggest attractions, including the New Children's Museum, Museum of Us, The San Diego Museum of Art, Children's Discovery Museum, and Skateworld! Passes can be reserved online, in-person, or over the phone with a valid library card.  Reserve your pass now Continue Reading >

Digital Resource Spotlight: PressReader

  Your library card now provides access to a new online newspaper resource! PressReader offers the latest issues of the San Diego Union-Tribune,  the Los Angeles Times, and thousands of other newspapers and magazines, including titles from around the globe in a wide range of languages. Access PressReader today on your computer, via the mobile app, or click  on eReader and then  go down the page and open "Magazines & Newspapers", and click on Pressreader.  You will need your Library  Card... Continue Reading >