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WHERE: San Carlos Branch Library
WHEN: During the week to sort donated books and/or on the first Saturday of every month, for 2-3 hours from 9:00 am, until all of the non-purchased items are boxed up and put away. Many hands will make the job go faster.
QUALIFICATIONS: A love of libraries, books, and people. A strong back helps too. We would love to have some young people join us. We would be happy to write college letters of recommendations for teen... Continue Reading >
We welcome all SCFOL members to consider volunteering and assisting us in making our monthly USED BOOK SALES bigger and better than ever. Revenue from SCFOL book sales is the major source of funds needed to purchase books, programs and equipment for our branch library. In 2023, SCFOL Volunteers donated 4760 hours to the San Carlos Branch Library! We thank them one and all.
Contact SCFOL Volunteer Chair Sue Dennis at [email protected] for details on how to become a SCFOL/Book... Continue Reading >
Open your INVITATION to join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the San Carlos Branch Library on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1-4 pm. This is a Family Friendly event.
At 1:30, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, there will be a short program with Managing Librarian David Ege introducing Councilperson Raul Campillo, SDPL Director Misty Jones, and SCFOL President Bill Bischoff. Each give a few congratulatory remarks.
In the Community Room you will also find posters depicting... Continue Reading >
Lesley Ann Frazier (June 3, 1941- June 11, 2023) Lesley and her husband Joe, with their children Sara and Jamie, moved from Phoenix to San Diego in 1980. An avid reader and book club member, Lesley joined SCFOL as a Charter and later as a Life-Member of the San Carlos Friends of the Library; she was our first newsletter editor from 1982-86.
Following her retirement in 1997, as the head of human resources for the City of Lemon Grove, Frazier... Continue Reading >
The FSDPL held its annual meeting on Jun 10, 2023. New Officers and Directors were elected to replace those whose terms expired on June 30, 2023. Members of the FSDPL 2023-24 Board of Directors are:
OFFICERS
President
Pat Wilson
1st Vice President
Richard Busch
2nd Vice President
David (Gene) Long
Secretary
Christa Gush
Treasurer
Jean Coddington
DIRECTORS
Director
Alondra Alvarado
Director
Bill Bischoff
Director
Sarah Clayton
Director
Gordon Gidlund
Director
Andrew Rose
Director
Carolyn Satter
Director
Samadi (Sam) Yoeuth
City-wide Volunteers from 34 Affiliate Chapters and 2 Associate Chapters of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library were thanked for their passion for libraries and the many hours they donate sharing their talents and promoting the FSDPL vision and... Continue Reading >