San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119

SCFOL Category

September 10: FSDPL Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition

The Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be held at the Central Library on Saturday, September 10, from 9:30-noon.  A social "hour"starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m..   Since parking is scarce, carpooling is suggested. The program will include: Introductions and an overview of the year's activities by the FSDPL President The honoring of this year's outstanding Friend's volunteers from each Friend's Chapter. Election of FSDPL Officers ... Continue Reading >

Joan Hayes-Prez Sez: Summer, 2016

We are busy at the San Carlos Branch Library!  Our Friends of the Library sponsored programs are becoming more and more popular.  To mention a few: children’s programs such as the KIDS' SCIENCE Challenge Island are by reservation only!  We had a full house for Scott Farrell, our Shakespeare First Folio speaker. There are more special authors/speakers coming in the next months.  The Summer Reading Program for all ages begins June 15. Read about all of our activities at the... Continue Reading >

CONGRATULATIONS Victoria Crisologo

Congratulations to P.H.H.S. 10th grader Victoria Crisologo who was one of the 14 Grand Prize winners of the 19th annual "Student Writing for Literacy Library Essay Contest."  She was one of three local winners, out of 266 locally submitted essays, that competed against 1197 city wide entries.  Victoria received a laptop computer donated by Computers 2SD Kids and additional awards which were presented on May 5, at the Balboa Park Club.   Present for the ceremony were her P.H.H.S. English... Continue Reading >

MAY 15, 1982: Founding Date of SCFOL

Although the San Carlos Branch Library opened its doors on January 9, 1974, May 15, 1982 marked the first meeting of the San Carlos Friends of the Library. It was founded by 45 area residents with the expressed mission of “focusing public attention on the library’s services, facilities and needs; to strengthen and expand library services; and to stimulate the use of the library facilities as a cultural resource center for the community." The Navajo Canyon Golf Course restaurant... Continue Reading >

MISSION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION partners with SAN CARLOS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

On  Saturday, April 2, 2016, as part of the Grand Opening Celebration of the new San Carlos Branch of Mission Federal Credit Union, Angie Lasagna presented a check for $1000 to SCFOL President Joan Hayes and Treasurer Jerry Hotz. . SCFOL is looking forward to this partnership and will be adding their gift to the San Carlos Branch library’s book, equipment and program Matching Funds. FYI: When opening a new account at the San Carlos Mission Federal Credit Union, Mission Federal... Continue Reading >