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Our librarians make every effort to keep our branch library filled with the books you want to read. Click on NEW ADULT TITLES January-March to see the list of new Adult books, and NEW YOUTH TITLES January-March to see the newest Youth books that have been added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection.
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Did you just finish reading a book and are not sure what to read next? No problem, WE CAN HELP! Get a personalized list of reading recommendations prepared for you by a San Diego Public Library staff member (one is our own Ms. Erin) with knowledge in multiple subjects. Unlike Amazon or Goodreads, your recommended list will be prepared by people and not by machine algorithms. Be forewarned that some of the choices may be quirky, adventurous, whimsical, or all the... Continue Reading >
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... Continue Reading >
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... Continue Reading >
Overdue Materials Policy: Beginning July 1, 2018, the San Diego Public Library is no longer charging users a daily overdue fee for items returned late. Under this new policy, items can be checked out for their standard loan period and, if eligible, renewed up to five times. Library cardholders are responsible for returning or renewing items to prevent their library card from being blocked or barred.
Here are some important numbers to remember when checking out Library materials under the new... Continue Reading >