February is Museum Month! Get your half-price pass.
Every year during the month of February, the San Diego Public Library supports the San Diego Museum Council for San Diego Museum Month. During this time, patrons can pick up a free Museum Month pass at any San Diego City or County Public Library or download from https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/ to their mobile device. The pass can then be presented for half-price admission for up to four people at 70+ museums around San Diego County from February 1–28. Note: Some museums may accept printed passes only, so it’s a good idea to stop by the library to pick up a printed pass or... Continue Reading >
Join us at the San Carlos Branch Library to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia. It marks the beginning of Spring and a new year based on the lunisolar calendar. Join us for a presentation by the Hsi Fang Temple and a Lion Dance performance by GDPT Chanh Kien. Come make your own paper fortune cookie craft and enjoy a tasty treat.
Lunar New Year Flyer 
San Carlos Branch Library is proud to offer a variety of engaging children’s programs designed to inspire a love of reading, learning, and creativity. Whether your child enjoys stories, strategy, or hands-on innovation, there’s something for everyone — and we’re excited to introduce a brand-new program this season: LEGO Builder Club!
Preschool Storytime
Our Storytime program is a favorite for young readers and their caregivers. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build early literacy skills while having fun in a welcoming, interactive environment.
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Ages: Toddler/Preschool
Youth Chess
Youth Chess offers children the chance to learn and practice the game... 
San Carlos Branch Library will be CLOSED from December 24 to January 1 for the holidays.
The book drop will also be closed during this time.
The library will reopen January 2.
See flyer for the list of eleven SDPL locations open December 26-30. 