Meet Gideon
Inside the San Carlos Branch library stands Gideon watching over the mystery book section where he reigns as our oldest volunteer. In the fall of 2013, mystery book store owner Phyllis Brown retired. Our Book Sale chair extraordinaire, Ron McFee, answered her call for the Friends to pick up her donation of 2267 mystery books. Our acquisition of Gideon and his 25 outfits became part of the deal. He dressed as Santa in December, was in a tuxedo for the... Continue Reading >
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, the San Carlos Friends of the Library and San Carlos Branch Library Volunteers were recognized with a pizza party get-together in the Winer Family Community Room and Art Gallery. All active 2014 volunteers were invited to attend. There was a special presentation made to the volunteers by City Councilman Scott Sherman's representative, congratulating the volunteers for their hours of service. From January 1 through December 31, 2014, our volunteers donated 2653 hours sorting and selling books... 
We thank the San Carlos Area Council for its $500 contribution to the San Carlos Branch Library. Managing Librarian Rita Glick accepted the check from SCAC representatives (from left), Jay Coulter, John Pilch, (Rita Glick) and Mickey Zeichek. The funds will be used to purchase a new podium for the library. John is also one of our dedicated library volunteers. The community is welcome to attend. SCAC meetings which are at 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of odd numbered... 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Orlie Baird on March 26, 2015. . Orlie was a great friend to the San Carlos Branch Library, and a past SCFOL Board Member and volunteer. Born in Minnesota on August 16, 1924, he served 34 years in the U.S. Navy, which he joined in March, 1943. He served in the South Pacific; received his commission as a Navy Ensign in 1949; and commanded the U.S.S. Lorikeet, U.S.SD.... 
CONGRATULATIONS to Green Elementary School’s fourth grader Logan McKerring, (his teacher is Louise Volpe). Logan was named one of four, fourth grade, Grand Prize winners in this year’s City-wide, 18th annual Writing for Literacy, Library Essay Contest, started by our own Jack Winer. “The Book Thief,” was the book he would save if all others were to be destroyed. Logan’s prizes included a monetary award and a lap top computer (donated by C2SDK). We are all so proud of... 