Welcome to the website for the San Carlos Friends of the Library. Bookmark us now for easy access. Please peruse the topics found on the right hand side of this page to learn more about us and the activities offered at the San Carlos Branch Library. 

Check out the CALENDAR to keep updated on the latest events at the San Carlos Branch Library. Go to the EVENT CALENDAR  to find a listing of all of this month’s activities.  CALENDAR UPDATES  will tell you of any changes that have occured for the date or time of an activity since its original posting.

CURRENT-EVENTS/HOT-TOPICS  gives you insight into what’s happening at the library this month. Under PREZ SEZ,  the current SCFOL and FSDPL Presidents  explain the current goals and objectives  of the organizations they represent and how they and you can assit the San Diego Public Library system in reaching its goals.

VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES are available. If you wish to volunteer to help the librarians within the library, checkout LIBRARIANS’ HELPER.  SCFOL and FSDPL  list Volunteer Opportunities within those organizations.

Under FRIENDS of the LIBRARY, MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS and NEWS as well as APPLICATION FORMS  are available  for you to join SCFOL.

DONATIONS supplies a format by which you can donate to the library in memory of, or in honor of a loved one or friend.  Here, we also list those who have donated to the San Carlos Branch Library.

Don’t forget to see when the next BOOK SALE is and the titles of special Collectors’ Editions that we are offering.

NEW BOOKS and MATERIALS lists all of the NEWEST TITLES available at the San Carlos Branch Library, titles available to SCFOL MEMBERS only, titles being read by our BOOK CLUB, and a place to write your own BOOK REVIEWS.

YOUTH PROGRAMS will update you on our KID’S AND TEEN’S year-round activities and special summer reading programs.

SPEAKERS  gives a more indepth description than the calendar does of upcoming  Speakers  who may be either 1)  informational about community services, 2) authors, or 3) OASIS courses. 

Monthly, local ARTISTS  display their works in our Community Room.  Here, you will find a teaser of their art and information about the artist.

PLANS for our new SAN CARLOS Branch Library are presented as well as those of the new Main Library located by PETCO Park in Downtown San Diego.

You may also click here, www.sandiego.gov/public-library , to obtain a library card, locate, reserve or renew a book, or locate the address and hours of operation of any of the San Diego Branch Libraries. Here you can also find a schedule of free concerts, films, speakers and art shows, as well as help in locating your ancestors, and information about San Diego newspapers and local TV & radio programing, tax forms, voter’s guides, and information about what is available by dialing “211″.  And it’s all FREE!  The San Diego Public Library system is here to serve you.  Enjoy!