SD Libraries Will Lose Funding in 2026
Negotiations are still underway before the City of San Diego final 2025-26 fiscal year budget is voted on in May. As a result of the April City Council meetings, the San Diego Public Library system is scheduled to lose $8million in funding. As of July 1, 2025, this loss of funding will result in the closing of all 37 Branch Libraries on Sunday and Monday, which will allow programs and services to remain the same Tuesday-Saturday.
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If you are a member of the San Diego Art community, please read this article. You may find that the position of SCFOL Art Show Chair is the volunteer position you have been looking for. This position keeps the SCBL Art Gallery filled with the amazing and beautiful works of our local artists. Position begins immediately, All 2025 art shows have been scheduled. The next show that needs to be scheduled is in January, 2026.
For many years, Barbara Stewart has...
Saturday, MAY 17, 10 am – 1 pm, the robots are returning to the San Carlos Branch Library. In the library’s lower parking lot, at the corner of Jackson & Golfcrest, 18 Robotic Clubs from local schools and San Diego neighborhoods will display, explain and demonstrate their robot creations. Guests will get to work some robots too. Aguirre Tech will also be there demonstrating the action of their drones. Interactive STEM activities and a robot craft will also be available... 
Bob Plaisted was elected to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Board of Directors in July of 2024 to take over the responsibilities of Treasurer. Jerry Hotz faithfully served SCFOL as Treasurer since December 2005, following his retirement as a CPA Partner of Considine & Considine. Hotz is continuing to serve as a Board Member and Members-only Book Sale volunteer.
Robert (Bob) Plaisted is a San Diego native who grew up in Allied Gardens. He graduated from Patrick Henry... 
This article will update you on an important executive order issued by the Trump Administration, that significantly reduces the IMLS (Institution of Museum & Library Services).
The following was shared with us by SDPL Director Misty Jones.
“I am sure most of you have heard the news that the Trump Administration has issued an executive order significantly reducing the IMLS. Below is an email from CLA (California Library Association) and a statement from ULC (Urban Libraries Council). Please feel free to share with... 
SCFOL Membership Chair, Kathy Ruiz, joined the San Carlos Friends of the Library in 2018, soon after her retirement from the City of San Diego. Ruiz was elected to the SCFOL Board in 2024, replacing Bobbi Dennis. Bobbi retired in 2024 from the Board and as Membership Chair; she also served over 20 years as a Book Sale Cashier. We thank Bobbi for all of her hours volunteering, and welcome Kathy Ruiz to the SCFOL Board and as our... 