San Carlos Branch Library
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San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

Special Services Category

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 >

Library Cards for Digital Access

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 Locations. Apply for a Digital Library Card... Continue Reading >

FLIPSTER: Digital Magazines

Looking for magazines to read poolside, but can't get to the Library to borrow them? Try Flipster, the Library's easy-to-use digital newsstand that offers access to best-selling digital magazines. Log in with your San Diego Public Library card number to access dozens of titles.  See How It Works Continue Reading >

Distance Learning Center

For parents and caregivers who are educating their children--either via distance learning or homeschooling--we have curated a list of free, well-established academic resources on a variety of subjects. Resources are broken down first by grade level, and then by subject. Click HERE Continue Reading >

How to Request Books that are not in our Inventory……….

Is there a book you have been looking for but is not a title currently available in our inventory?  It may be  available from the consortium catalog. The San Diego Circuit Member Libraries are: California State University at  San Marcos, San Diego County Library, San Diego Public Library, San Diego State University,  University of California at San Diego, and the University of San Diego.  Click on Circuit SD  for information on how you can obtain books from these member circuit libraries. Use InterLibrary... Continue Reading >