During July, the library's mascot, Odi the Coyote, is hiding inside every branch of the San Diego Public Library. If you find Odi at the San Carlos Branch Library, you can collect the button designed by 7 year old William F. Woods, a student at Green Elementary. William was a scavenger hunt participant last year, and this year is the winner of our button design contest. William really loves art at school and enjoys Cowles Mountain a lot too, so he drew it as the background for Odi in his button's design.
Scavenger hunt participants can look for Odi ... Continue Reading >
Click Adult Programs Trifold June Aug_2024 to discover all of the programs available to adults at the San Carlos Branch Library. Some programs are weekly (fitness and crafts) or monthly ( book clubs, book sales, artist receptions or community meetings) recurring events. Some are special events such as Speakers, Authors, or OASIS talks. Join us, and spread the word that our library is a wonderful place to be. CORRECTION: SCFOL meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 4 p.m. Continue Reading >
When the weather gets too hot, remember that the San Carlos Branch Library is air conditioned and a designated COOL zone. It's a great time to go browsing among the books and lower your body temperature for an hour or two or join in one of our programs Continue Reading >
Read, Renew, Repeat during the Summer Reading Program! People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this conservation-focused event aimed at protecting, maintaining, and restoring the city's diverse habitats, ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. For more details, click Summer Children's Events 2024.
Click REGISTRATION to get started on your summer reading fun. Continue Reading >
YOUTH SUMMER EVENTS: Family-friendly events will take place every Thursday at 11 a.m. throughout the summer from June 13 to August 8. All ages are welcome.
Sing It Again with Craig Newton: Thursday, July 25, 11-11:45
Join Craig Newton in this fun & educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, & rhyme make songs work. Craig will play a variety of instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, djembe, & a flute. Guess how many instruments he can play, then come & find out! Click SRP Craig Newton July 2024
Literature Comes to Life: The Rainbow Fish: Thursday, August 1, 11-11:45
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