San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

Youth Activities Category

March 17: Celebrating NOROUZ, the Persian New Year!

Monday, March 17,6:00-7:00 p.m., the San Carlos Branch Library is celebrating Norouz, the Persian New Year!  We are excited to bring this Persian traditional celebration to the community.  We will be speaking about the significance of this holiday and the cultural traditions partaken in to celebrate the beginning of Spring.  Come join us for some fun festivities, which will include live music by DORNOB and delicious Persian treats!  All ages are welcome View Norouz, Persian New Year Continue Reading >

TUESDAYS: Chess Club

  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 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 our 2024 Chess Tournament. 1st Place, Michael; 2nd Place Mykhulo;, 3rd... Continue Reading >

2024 One-Book-One-San Diego

  The winning authors and titles for the KPBS 2024 One Book, One San Diego were announced August 17, by KPBS.  Click One Book, One San Diego for details. Winners are: "“Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated... Continue Reading >