Playtime Storytime

Come along for an active, playful family storytime. Hear new stories and get your wiggles out with the whole family. We'll play and learn together! Best for ages 3-5.

Tech Tutor Drop-In

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and r......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Please note, sessions are limited to 10 minutes.

San Carlos Friends of the Library Book Sale

Choose from thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and more in gently-used and like-new condition. Items are for all ages in all genres at incredibly low prices—from 25 cents to $2—plus a great selection of rare books, priced individually. Proceeds benefit the library. Sale o......More

Choose from thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and more in gently-used and like-new condition. Items are for all ages in all genres at incredibly low prices—from 25 cents to $2—plus a great selection of rare books, priced individually. Proceeds benefit the library. Sale occurs the primarily on the 3rd Sunday of each month, with some  exceptions.

Boardtime!

Come visit for an hour of fun with an easy craft or explore 3D printing with an open drop-in test run, where you can try out this cool technology. Drop in to learn a new board game, challenge your friends or meet new ones. This program is open to all ages and skill lev......More

Come visit for an hour of fun with an easy craft or explore 3D printing with an open drop-in test run, where you can try out this cool technology. Drop in to learn a new board game, challenge your friends or meet new ones. This program is open to all ages and skill levels, so come and join us for an hour of crafting and gaming at the library!

Family Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together. Songs and stories are best suited for toddlers and preschoolers. Capacity limits may apply. 

Qigong

**Qigong is now taking place at the San Carlos Adult Community Center at 601 Chestnut Street.** Qigong means “practice of vital energy”. In this class, we will practice a series of gentle spiral movements that help to open all the major joints in the body and increase......More

**Qigong is now taking place at the San Carlos Adult Community Center at 601 Chestnut Street.** Qigong means “practice of vital energy”. In this class, we will practice a series of gentle spiral movements that help to open all the major joints in the body and increase internal energy flow, promoting better flexibility and mobility while reducing tension and strain.

Malinky Music

Malinky Music offers joyful, bilingual Spanish-English music and movement for young children (ages 0-5) and their families, promoting language development, motor skills, and cultural appreciation through interactive songs and play. This program replaces our regular Fa......More

Malinky Music offers joyful, bilingual Spanish-English music and movement for young children (ages 0-5) and their families, promoting language development, motor skills, and cultural appreciation through interactive songs and play. This program replaces our regular Family Storytime.

Preschool Pals: Cave Art

This program is for ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Let’s learn together through play! We’ll read a story, learn a song or game, then do a related activity. Capacity limited to 20 kids – when registering, please ONLY register for the child, not the adult. [We will assu......More

This program is for ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Let’s learn together through play! We’ll read a story, learn a song or game, then do a related activity. Capacity limited to 20 kids – when registering, please ONLY register for the child, not the adult. [We will assume a caregiver is in attendance with each child.] How did our ancestors share stories? By making art on cave walls! Let's try it. This is our last Preschool Pals session of the summer!

U.S. Citizenship Test Class

The San Carlos library invites you to practice the 100 Civics questions provided by the USCIS office. You will also get a chance to practice a mock interview. Free study materials will be provided. La biblioteca de San Carlos te invita a practicar las 100 preguntas de......More

The San Carlos library invites you to practice the 100 Civics questions provided by the USCIS office. You will also get a chance to practice a mock interview. Free study materials will be provided. La biblioteca de San Carlos te invita a practicar las 100 preguntas de educación cívica proporcionadas por la oficina de USCIS. También tendrás la oportunidad de practicar una entrevista simulada. Se proporcionarán materiales de estudio gratuitos.

In-Person English Conversation Club

Improve your English and make new friends! Practice your speaking skills with fluent speakers and other English language learners in a small group at the San Carlos Library.Open to all skill levels. For adults ages 18 and over. Capacity limits may apply. 

Tech Tutor Drop-In

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and r......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Please note, sessions are limited to 10 minutes.

Baby Bounce

Centered around parent/caregiver-child interactions, this storytime is for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, and a story. Capacity limits may apply.

Open Sewing

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month for the library’s open sewing time. Bring your own materials to work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machin......More

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month for the library’s open sewing time. Bring your own materials to work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary. Registration is not required, but space is limited to the first six participants.

Dungeons and Dragons

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided. Bring a level 5 character you created yourself, or play with one of our premade slime chara......More

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided. Bring a level 5 character you created yourself, or play with one of our premade slime characters! Space is limited, please register online to reserve your spot. Sessions will be in Meeting Room B in 2025. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Playtime Storytime

Come along for an active, playful family storytime. Hear new stories and get your wiggles out with the whole family. We'll play and learn together! Best for ages 3-5.

Boardtime!

Come visit for an hour of fun with an easy craft or explore 3D printing with an open drop-in test run, where you can try out this cool technology. Drop in to learn a new board game, challenge your friends or meet new ones. This program is open to all ages and skill lev......More

Come visit for an hour of fun with an easy craft or explore 3D printing with an open drop-in test run, where you can try out this cool technology. Drop in to learn a new board game, challenge your friends or meet new ones. This program is open to all ages and skill levels, so come and join us for an hour of crafting and gaming at the library!

Family Storytime

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together. Songs and stories are best suited for toddlers and preschoolers. Capacity limits may apply. 

Tech Tutor Drop-In

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and r......More

Got burning questions about your phone or laptop? Whether you're puzzled about sending email attachments or adding new contacts, fear not! Swing by with your device and chat with our tech-savvy staff for personalized assistance that'll leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the digital world! Please note, sessions are limited to 10 minutes.

Level Up Lounge (Lite)

Need a place to hang out this summer? Today we move our Level Up Lounge for 5th-8th graders to the Teen Corner (not on 2nd floor today!). Drop in, game on our laptops, do a craft or maker activity, and just relax with friends.