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 >
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.
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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 
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 Storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help to foster early literacy. Storytime 