NOVEMBER, 2021: Library Foundation Impact Update
In 2022, the Library Foundation will celebrate 20 years of strengthening our Libraries and our communities. Read about the Library Foundation's Impact. Continue Reading >
San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library
San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
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SRP Wrap-up
The SRP 2021 Stats are in! In summary, we had 15,986 participants (up 21% from 2020) and 10,238 Finishers (up 27% from 2020). Our Community Read-a-Thon final number came in at 261,188. Thanks to the SDPL Foundation for sponsoring and donating $10,000 to youth programming and to all who encouraged your patrons to keep reading to help reach this goal. Continue Reading >
SDPL Master Plan Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended the August 24, presentation and listening session for the Library Master Plan Framework. We appreciate all the enthusiasm and input on this document that will help shape the future of the San Diego Public Library. If you were not able to attend, you can view a recording of the session HERE.
Below are additional resources and ways you can participate:
Provide your comments about the Plan HERE.
Attend the second listening session on Saturday, September 18 at 2... Continue Reading >
Mayor Gloria’s Revised 2021-22 Budget Restores SDPL Hours to a 7 day week
Dear Library Advocate,
Mayor Gloria released his May Revised Budget yesterday, (May 18, 2021) and listened to Library advocates. The Mayor's new budget returns proposed cuts that would have required a five-day Library schedule in the coming fiscal year. The Revised Budget also includes new investments in funds for electronic resources, systemwide programs, Do Your Homework @ the Library Program expansion, and staff training. The final budget will be adopted in June following several weeks of review by the public and... Continue Reading >
Congratulations to our newly elected Library partners
Dear Library Supporter,
The LibrariesTransformSD partners congratulate San Diego's Mayor-elect Todd Gloria and the newly-elected City Council on their recent victories.
This election season, the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, and Library Commission met with each Council candidate to discuss the importance of Libraries. Together, we highlighted the continued relevance and success of Library programs, as well as our shared concerns regarding the potential for future budget reductions. We were thrilled and impressed by each individual's commitment to supporting our Libraries.
In... Continue Reading >
Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »
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San Carlos Branch Library
- How to become a Library Volunteer
- San Carlos Branch Library History
- 2014--SCBL's 40th Anniversary
- Updates:New SCBL
- Pictures:Proposed Design