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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JANUARY 17: Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail & Beyond

On Friday, January 17, 2-3 pm in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, come listen to Dana Law (yes, that's Amazing Dana the Magician) tell us the story of his experience hiking the entire 2,650 miles of the the Pacific Crest Trail.  From the Mexican border to Canada, and with 31 sections, this took over 13 years to complete.  He will be sharing his incredible adventures, the beautiful sights, and even the mishaps... Continue Reading >

SCFOL Prez Sez: Bill Bischoff, 2024 Year-in-Review

  For me, this year, as President of the Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library, has been one of Challenges and Changes! The year began with the 50th Birthday Celebration of the San Carlos Branch. The gathering of dignitaries, longtime patrons, friends and members emphasized that our branch is a keystone structure in the San Carlos Community. Our well received youth face painting and craft tables were a huge hit, and patrons enjoyed our historical displays. SCFOL welcomed three new Life... Continue Reading >

David Ege: SCBL Year in Review-2024

  The San Carlos Branch Library staff, lead by our Managing Librarian David Ege and Youth Services Librarian Erin Moore, do an outstand job of keeping patrons updated on the latest materials, activities and programs available at our branch and offered by the San Diego Public Library system.  David spoke at the November 13th annual meeting of the San Carlos Friends of the Library and highlighted for those present what the major and/or unique SCBL events were in 2024.  They... Continue Reading >

2024 One-Book-One-San Diego

  The winning authors and titles for the KPBS 2024 One Book, One San Diego were announced August 17, by KPBS.  Click One Book, One San Diego for details. Winners are: "“Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated... Continue Reading >

JUNE, 2024: New Branch Library Update, FUNDING SECURED

Many, many THANKS to our SD District 7 Councilperson Raul Campillo for securing, in the  City's Fiscal-Year-2025 budget, $4.7million in funding for the new San Carlos Branch Library. Campillo in his newsletter says, "This $4.7m, together with existing funding that I secured in years past, represents the completed funding necessary to perform design, permitting, and initial construction activities such as removal of hazardous material and contaminated soils.  I’m so proud to deliver this funding for the San Carlos community, but I... Continue Reading >