San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

Effective JULY 1: New SDPL Hours

  Library System Update Starting July 2025, all San Diego Public Library locations will operate Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays. In the coming months, Monday hours will be changing, with select locations remaining open. Stay tuned for more information. Continue Reading >

Junior Innovators STEM Club

Join us for fun and engaging STEM presentations and projects at the library! On the third Tuesday of the month, elementary and middle school students will work on a variety of science and math activities. This program is hosted by the Patrick Henry High School Junior Innovators Club with materials funded by SCFOL. Upcoming Dates: July 15 August 19 September 16   View Flyer: Junior Innovators STEM Club Continue Reading >

June New Titles

Titles that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:

June 2025 New Books - Adult

June 2025 New Books - Youth

FSDPL Honors Outstanding SCFOL Volunteers

Four of SCFOL's  dedicated volunteers, Christine Khouri, Jaxon Cox, and Debbie & Dan Pittman, were honored at the Friends of the San Diego Public Library's annual membership meeting held on June 14, 2025. Their time, energy, and enthusiasm help make our monthly book sales a success. We're so grateful for all they do! Continue Reading >

Libraries are COOL!

When the weather gets too hot, remember that the San Carlos Branch Library is air conditioned and a designated COOL zone. It's a great time to go browsing among the books and lower your body temperature for an hour or two or join in one of our programs. Continue Reading >