January 1-31: Winter Reading Challenge
WINTER READING CHALLENGE: "Be a Reading Machine" Open to all age groups. Read a combination of books and hours, or complete Be a Reading Machine activities to claim prizes. Challenge runs from January 1-31. Prizes will be available for pickup at your branch from Jan. 3 – Feb. 7. More details available at Be A Reading Machine. This winter, dive into the world of engineering, robots, inventions, and artificial intelligence with this all-ages reading challenge! Explore exciting books and hands-on activities... Continue Reading >
Click on NEW ADULT TITLES November-December 2024 and NEW YOUTH TITLES November-December 2024 to see the newest books that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection. Let them know what titles you would like added to the library's collection.
Want a quick reference for youth recurring activities and one time special Special Events through the end of 2024?
Click Childrens Trifold Recurring Events 2025 
The Chess Club for ages 18 and under meets in the SCBL Community Room, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Click on San Carlos Youth Chess Oct - Dec 2024 and San Carlos Youth Chess Jan - Mar 2025 for meeting dates. Did you know that playing chess can improve logical thinking skills and increase math ability? This is a great class for beginners, as well as for those looking to hone their skills.
Congratulations to the winners of... 
The numbers are in for the 2024 Summer Reading Program for the San Carlos Branch. We had 1190 registrations and 944 finishers. Congratulations to all. A whopping 952 youth and their families attended the 8 special summer programs offered this year at the San Carlos Branch Library. Thank you all for your attendance. See you again next year. 