San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

Effective SEPTEMBER 15: New SDPL Hours

Library System Update: Starting September 15, 2025, San Carlos Branch Library will be CLOSED on Mondays. The weekly schedule will be as follows: Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 8 PM Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Closed Sundays and Mondays.   There are 17 branches which will remain open on Mondays. Please see the flyer below for details.   Announcement: List of Libraries open on Mondays     Continue Reading >

August New Titles

The newest books that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:

August 2025 New Books - Adult
August 2025 New Books - Youth

Summer Reading Program 2025

Participants can read books and complete activities to win prizes. Prizes can be picked up at the library through August or while supplies last. Read more and register here! Continue Reading >

The San Diego Public Library System

On the San Diego Public Library website you will find information about the branch libraries in the City of San Diego. Go to Bibliocommons to place a hold or check out materials. Continue Reading >

New Database Available

  Have you held on to that old radio, TV, or other device but it needs some fixing in order to work properly?  If you could just find the manual you know you could fix it?! A new Database is now available online with your SDPL card. SAMS Photofacts offers schematics for small consumer electronics, including radios, TVs, stereos, and VCRs from 1946 to present. The online resource includes diagrams, instructions, and data for the repair technician. LEARN MORE here, and... Continue Reading >