Branch History Category
The San Carlos Branch Library staff, lead by our Managing Librarian David Ege and Youth Services Librarian Erin Moore, do an outstand job of keeping patrons updated on the latest materials, activities and programs available at our branch and offered by the San Diego Public Library system. David spoke at the November 13th annual meeting of the San Carlos Friends of the Library and highlighted for those present what the major and/or unique SCBL events were in 2024. They... Continue Reading >
The numbers are in for the 2024 Summer Reading Program for the San Carlos Branch. We had 1190 registrations and 944 finishers. Congratulations to all. A whopping 952 youth and their families attended the 8 special summer programs offered this year at the San Carlos Branch Library. Thank you all for your attendance. See you again next year. Continue Reading >
HURRY: You only have until August 31 to register, record your summer reading, and collect your prizes--available only while supplies last. Click REGISTRATION
Read, Renew, Repeat during the Summer Reading Program! People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this conservation-focused event aimed at protecting, maintaining, and restoring the city's diverse habitats, ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. For more details, click Summer Children's Events 2024.
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Saturday, August 17, 1:00-3:00 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer family Community Room & Art Gallery, the San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture invites you to share your input and to learn about the proposed artwork created by the Artist team Re:site.
Re:site has been commissioned by the City of San Diego to create a permanent, site-specific artwork for the proposed new San Carlos branch Library. Drop by anytime during this open house. Refreshments will be provided. ... Continue Reading >
Many, many THANKS to our SD District 7 Councilperson Raul Campillo for securing, in the City's Fiscal-Year-2025 budget, $4.7million in funding for the new San Carlos Branch Library.
Campillo in his newsletter says, "This $4.7m, together with existing funding that I secured in years past, represents the completed funding necessary to perform design, permitting, and initial construction activities such as removal of hazardous material and contaminated soils. I’m so proud to deliver this funding for the San Carlos community, but I... Continue Reading >