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

November 12: SCFOL General Membership Meeting

This year’s annual SCFOL General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 pm, in the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.  All SCFOL members are invited to attend. Find out what's happening in 2026 at the San Carlos Branch Library. The agenda will include board business and reports, including the approval of the officers for 2026 (See below). We will also recognize new Life Members for 2025. Lastly, we will enjoy an... Continue Reading >

SCFOL’s New Art Chair: Sarah Rowland Calahan

Introducing Sarah Rowland Calahan, SCFOL’s New Art Show Chair, 2025 When the Rowland Calahan family joined SCFOL this spring, Sarah immediately expressed her interest in supporting SCFOL and the San Carlos Branch Library with her knowledge of art.  It is with our great pleasure that she accepted the SCFOL Art Chair position,  previously held, since 2014, by our fabulous Barbara Stewart who recently retired. An artist herself, Sarah has been a part of the art world for many years and earned... Continue Reading >

Robotics Extravaganza Success!

On Saturday, May 17, the SCBL held its 8th Robotics Extravaganza.  Over 263 people attended the show brought to you by the efforts of the San Carlos Branch Library’s Managing Librarian, David Ege as well as 10 robotics teams, Aguirretech flying drones, and the MCAS Miramar Bomb Squad. The event was sponsored by the San Carlos Friends of the Library, who provided a delicious free lunch to all attendees. Big thanks to everyone who attended to make this such a... Continue Reading >

SCFOL ART SHOW CHAIR RETIRES

For many years, Barbara Stewart has done an amazing job as the SCFOL Artist Chair, finding fabulous local artists to fill the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery with  decorative paintings, quilts, and photography. However as much as we will miss her many creative skills both as an artist and an Art Show designer, Stewart  feels it is time for her to retire, and has given her replacement a head start by having filled the SCBL... Continue Reading >