San Carlos Branch Library
619-527-3430
7265 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA 92119
A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
Children's Recurring Events 2025
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The Chess Club for ages 18 and under meets in the SCBL Community Room, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. 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. Continue Reading >
Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) is now part of the DiscoverU program. With DiscoverU, the San Diego Public Library encourages youth (grades 3-12) and emerging adults (ages 18-25) to explore their interests and achieve their highest potential. Workshops cover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts, college readiness, career preparation and life skills.
Working with partners and other community organizations, Discover U offers a mix of in-person and virtual programming, including college information sessions, engineering activities, camps for entrepreneurs-in-training,... Continue Reading >
Got HOMEWORK? Do it at the library, Mon Thurs: 3-6 pm
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Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the Homework Help: 2024-2025 program. All children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning... Continue Reading >
Thursdays, from 10:00 - 10:30 am, the San Carlos Branch Library is the place to be for those 5 and under. Take a break and join us for a fun interactive story time featuring books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help to foster early literacy. Story time flyer Continue Reading >
A literacy program for pre-readers, ages 5 and under. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading incentive program that encourages parents to read 1000 books to their children before they begin Kindergarten. The program is based upon evidence from research findings that the more young children hear books read to them, the more prepared they will be to learn to read upon reaching kindergarten.
Register online at sandiego.gov/1000Books, and track the books that you and your child read together. When... Continue Reading >
Welcome to the San Carlos Friends of the Library Website. On this site you can find the schedule of current events to be held at the San Carlos Branch Library, how to become a member of SCFOL, or how to donate your time, talent, books, or money to the library. Read more »