San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

SCFOL Chapter History Category

SCBL Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

 Open your INVITATION to join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1-4 pm.  This is a Family Friendly event. At 1:30, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, there will be a short program with Managing Librarian David Ege introducing  Councilperson Raul Campillo, SDPL Director Misty Jones, and SCFOL President Bill Bischoff. Each give a few congratulatory remarks. In the Community Room you will also find posters depicting... Continue Reading >

Jack Winer: Volunteer Extraordinaire!

In 1988, Jack and Carolyn Winer made a few stops along the way, but finalized their retirement years in San Carlos in 1987. How lucky we were! As it happened, their new home was in walking distance to the San Carlos Branch Library.  A life long, avid reader and quoter of well-known authors, Winer became a regular figure at the Branch, a member of SCFOL, its Vice-President in 1989, and in1993 he was tapped to be SCFOL’s President. SCBL staff member,... Continue Reading >

SCFOL Volunteers Got It Done

  Volunteers congregate, innovate, and activate. Volunteers are the foundation and glue that hold communities together and spark growth. Volunteers get it done! In 1982, SCBL managing Librarian Verna Stewart encouraged a few dedicated patrons to start a Friends of the Library chapter of FSDPL at the San Carlos Branch. SCFOL was born on May 15, 1982, with the expressed mission of  "focusing public attention on the library services, facilities and needs; to strengthen and expand library services; and to stimulate... Continue Reading >

Save These Dates: November 15 & January 13

This year’s Annual San Carlos Friends of the Library General Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 15, 4:00-5:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. The meeting’s agenda will include: SCFOL President: Introduction of guests, SCFOL Life Members, and speakers. Architect, David Pfeifer will present an update on the New San Carlos Branch Library design. Managing Librarian David Ege will review the year and tell us what 's new at the Branch in... Continue Reading >

January 9, 1974: San Carlos Branch Library Opened

   Located in San Carlos, San Diego’s 23rd branch library opened on January 9, 1974. Speakers at the opening ceremony included the then current 7th district Councilman Jim Ellis & past Councilman Allen Hitch, San Carlos resident & City Librarian Marco Thorne, and SDPL City Librarian Bill Sannwald. The San Carlos Women's Club served refreshments. In 1974 the new 8000 sq ft San Carlos Branch was the largest branch library in the City and the 45-person Community Room was the... Continue Reading >