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 >
REMINDER: You must be a Friends of the Library member to buy books at the Friday Pre-Sale. JOIN SCFOL at the Sale and BUY BOOKS!
We now accept debit, credit, PayPal, or Venmo!
This is another great way to support the library and meet other Friends. On the day before the first-Saturday-of-the-month SCFOL Used Book Sales, current members of the Friends of the Library are invited to purchase fiction books and media materials in the Winer Family Community Room &... 
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... 