Reference Services are Available
Can I call the library for help/reference services? Yes, library staff can answer phone calls Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Everyday between the hour of 1 - 2 p.m. the library will be closed for mid-day sanitation break.) You may call our general number at 619-236-5800 or your local branch. You may also submit your question via the Library’s website or email us directly at [email protected] with reference questions, questions about services or your account. Light Reference and Reader's Advisory are also available at twelve In-Person... Continue Reading >
Our librarians make every effort to keep our branch library filled with the books you want to read. Click on New Adult Titles-January - September.docx to see the list of new Adult books, and New Youth-Titles - January - September to see the newest Youth books that have been added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection.
It's Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Library is offering a new Digital Library Card. If you don't currently have a Library Card, you can now sign up for a Digital Library Card to access eLibrary resources. With a Digital Library Card you can download digital materials (such as ebooks, eaudiobooks and digital magazines), use electronic databases, take online classes, and much more. Customers may convert their digital library card into a permanent physical library card by contacting any of the Pickup Service... 
Winners of the Library's 2020 Short Story Contest have been announced. Part of the Local Authors Program, the contest shines a light on talented local writers. This year's winners are:
1st Place: “Right Now”, by Carl Snow2nd Place: “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White”, by David Hogan3rd Place: “Shackled to the Basement Wall”, by Cheyanne NelsonHonorable Mention: “Brilliant Blaze”, by Maddy Cowee
Thank you to our Short Story Contest judges for their investment of time and talent. Visit HERE to read the winning stories and hear virtual... 
San Diego Public Library will take you to the SDPL website. There you will find information about the 36 branch libraries in the City of San Diego: their location, hours of operation, and a Calendar of events taking place at each of the branches. Currently, due to COVID-19, all branches are closed, but books may be ordered, and picked up using our Contactless Pickup Service. Clink on e-book collection for books and materials available in our e-book collection. You must... 