San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

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

Youth Weekly Activities Category

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 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... Continue Reading >

Do Your Homework @ the Library

DYHL Got HOMEWORK? Do it at the library, Mon Thurs: 3-6 pm Age Group:  Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the Homework Help-Fall 2024 program. All children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older. Event Details: 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 >

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

 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 >