San Carlos Branch Library
Friends of the Library

Preschool Storytime Time Change!

For all our youngest friends of the library, please note: the start time of our Thursday morning story time will move to 10:30 a.m. starting in November. View flyer   Continue Reading >

In-N-Out Fall Reading Program: 10/4 – 11/15

We’ll be launching the In-N-Out Fall Reading Program at all branches starting October 4. This is an annual program that is open to children ages 4 to 12. Kids who read either five books or five hours will earn a library certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. Kids can complete the program up to three times – earning up to three hamburgers. Register for the Cover to Cover Club today! Continue Reading >

September New Titles

The newest books that our librarians have added to the San Carlos Branch Library collection for this month:

September 2025 New Books - Adult
September 2025 New Books - Youth

October 17, 2-3 PM: Richard Lederer: A Treasury of Halloween Humor

Union-Tribune language columnist and International Punster of the Year Richard Lederer will perform a program of history, lore, jokes, puns, and funny verse about Halloween. Dr. Lederer will also welcome your questions about the English language and will be signing his books at the event.   View flyer: Richard Lederer: A Treasury of Halloween Humor Continue Reading >

Effective SEPTEMBER 15: New SDPL Hours

Library System Update: Starting September 15, 2025, San Carlos Branch Library will be CLOSED on Mondays. The weekly schedule will be as follows: Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 8 PM Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Closed Sundays and Mondays.   There are 17 branches which will remain open on Mondays. Please see the flyer below for details.   Announcement: List of Libraries open on Mondays     Continue Reading >