JANUARY 17: Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail & Beyond
On Friday, January 17, 2-3 pm in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery, come listen to Dana Law (yes, that's Amazing Dana the Magician) tell us the story of his experience hiking the entire 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. From the Mexican border to Canada, and with 31 sections, this took over 13 years to complete. He will be sharing his incredible adventures, the beautiful sights, and even the mishaps that happened along the way. Click Pacific Coast Trail & Dana Law
Dana will also be sharing advice for those seeking to... Continue Reading >
Friday, January 24, 2-3 pm at the San Carlos Branch Library, join us to hear local Author Jennifer Coburn present her newest novel, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory, a poignant and inspiring tale of resistance, friendship and the dangers of propaganda. Coburn, author of Cradles of the Reich, spoke earlier in 2024 at the SCBL and filled the room. click Author Jennifer Coburn
Hannah is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt, where the Nazis plan to make a propagandas film to convince the world the the Jewish people are living well in the camps. Hannah's former friend, Hilde, is a true believer in... 
Have you finished reading those holiday book presents? Think of SCFOL! We thank you for your gently used book donations. Please read the book donation guidelines below. Without your book donations, we would not be able to hold our Monthly First Saturday Used Book Sales, the proceeds of which are donated to the San Carlos Branch Library to purchase new books, equipment, and programs. Because of your book donations and purchases, plus the many hours annually donated by our volunteers, we are able to donate approximately $20,000 annually to our branch library through the Library Foundation. Because of your... 
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the San Carlos Friends of the Library.
Have FUN and stay SAFE. All Libraries will be CLOSED:
December 24-25,
December 31-January 1.
We wish you a JOYOUS New Year and look forward to seeing you at our 2025 Used Book Sales 
For me, this year, as President of the Friends of the San Carlos Branch Library, has been one of Challenges and Changes!
The year began with the 50th Birthday Celebration of the San Carlos Branch. The gathering of dignitaries, longtime patrons, friends and members emphasized that our branch is a keystone structure in the San Carlos Community. Our well received youth face painting and craft tables were a huge hit, and patrons enjoyed our historical displays.
SCFOL welcomed three new Life Members in 2024 whose names are displayed on the SCFOL Honor wall: Sandi Calabough, Sue Dennis and Lisa King. As... 