San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

Branch History Category

UPDATED Info: The San Carlos Branch Library has Reopened

The San Carlos Branch Library has REOPENED at its regularly scheduled hours of operations.  Please note that there will be NO USED BOOK SALE.  Parking is extremely limited.  Only the right hand side of the upper lot is open for parking. Please keep in mind that the  upgrades are not complete and construction will continue for another month or two.  ONLY THE NORTH/EAST/BACK library entrance is open at this time.  A ramp has been installed for handicap access. Handicap parking... Continue Reading >

Local WINNERS of “18th Annual Writing for Literacy, Library Essay Contest” Award Ceremony

The local San Carlos winners of the 18th Annual Student Writing for Literacy Library Essay Contest were announced at an award ceremony held at the San Carlos Branch Library on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 pm.. Eighty-seven members of the community heard these talented students read their essays. Following the awards presentation.  A reception for the students and their guests was held in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Our heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to all of the students,... Continue Reading >

LIBRARY CLOSURE: March 9-April 2

The San Carlos Branch Library will be CLOSED from March 9 through April 2. We are planning to REOPEN on Friday, April 3.   Many of you may have noticed recent changes in the vestibule of the library by the rest rooms.  Even more changes are coming to make our library more accessible to our disabled community members. The long awaited ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) remodel to our restrooms, drinking fountains, door access, counters and a new 24 hour book... Continue Reading >

Misty Jones is named Director of San Diego Library System

   Helping us “Build for the Future,” will be the San Diego Public Library System’s new Director, Misty Jones, who, following the July 1 retirement of Deborah Barrows, has served as its Interim Director. Misty has extensive leadership experience in all aspects of library management, and played an essential role in the decision making process for the design and function of our new San Diego Central Library. She has twelve years of library management experience, holds a master’s degree in... Continue Reading >

Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery Dedication

  On November 19, 2014, before the Annual Meeting of the General Membership of SCFOL, Rocky, Gene, and Michael Winer, sons of Jack & Carolyn Winer, unveiled new signage over the two entrances to the San Carlos Branch Library's community room, dedicating and renaming it the "WINER FAMILY Community Room & Art Gallery."  At the meeting, SCFOL President, Judy Williams introduced the "Winer boys," and read congratulatory remarks from Past SCFOL & FSDPL President Ann McDonald who was not able... Continue Reading >