The San Carlos Friends of the Library would like to thank all of our members and patrons for your support during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.  During the year, $34,390 was raised for our library through donations, book sales, memberships and other means.     

     We would like to share with you some of the programs that are brought to you through the Volunteer work and Members of the San Carlos Friends of the Library, a non-profit chapter of the Friends of the San Diego Library. 

1)  SCFOL is totally responsible for the Monthly Used Book Sales that occur on the first Saturday of every month.

2)  SCFOL underwrites the Youth Summer Reading Program at the San Carlos Library.

3)  SCFOL underwrites and judges the Annual Youth Essay Contest.

4)  SCFOL offers guest speakers on a variety of subjects on the 4th Wednesday of most months.  This year, OASIS daytime programs are being added to the mix.

5) SCFOL invites local artists to display and sell their art in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library.  A small portion of their proceeds is donated to the Library.

6)  SCFOL  supports the Library staff and the San Carlos Library building.

7)  SCFOL publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and maintain this website. The newsletter will be mailed quarterly starting with the Sept, 2010 Edition.

8)  SCFOL purchases new edition rental books for its members that are then donated to the Library’s collection.

9)  SCFOL supports all City-wide Library activities including the “One Book, One San Diego” selection.

10)  SCFOL supports the San Diego Library system through the “Mission Statement” of the Friends of the San Diego Library.

     This fiscal year, ending June 30, 2010, the San Carlos Friends of the Library spent $1245 in administrative costs, $2363 in support of our fund raising projects, and the rest of the funds have been or will be used to cover current and future needs of the library.

     In addition to the 997 hours donated by the SCFOL Board members, our member volunteers gave over 2300 hours of there time and talent to make your library even better.  That’s a total of over 3300 hours.  A big THANK YOU to all of you who work so hard.  It is really appreciated by the library staff and its patrons.

     We can always use more MEMBERS, and VOLUNTEERS especially for the book sales.  Membership fees are nominal, but help tremendously.  We are looking to double our membership this year.  If you have enjoyed any of the activities that the Friends provide, we urge you to join today.  Check out the Membership page for an application form and rates.  Volunteers may leave their name and phone # with the library staff for the SCFOL President or Membership Chair.  When considering a new piece of art for your home or office, check out the artists who have shown their works at our Library–and mention SCFOL. 

      Thank you for visiting our website and hope you continue to view us here for the latest updates on “What’s Happening” at the San Carlos Library. 

Help the San Carlos library today through your generous donation.