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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SCFOL BOOK SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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 Love SCFOL Volunteers

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 >

SCBL Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

 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 >

In Memory of Lesley Ann Frazier

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 >

FSDPL 2023-24 Board of Directors

  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 >