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Under the guidance of the CA Department of Public Health and San Diego County’s Public Health Officer, 12 San Diego Public Library locations are open for limited in-person services Monday – Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and will be closed from 1-2 pm for cleaning.  Online library services, Contactless Holds Pickup, and all book drops are available to the public. Find specific information on operations.

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San Carlos Library

Serving the communities of San Carlos, Del Cerro, Allied Gardens and Lake Murray

Location

7265 Jackson Drive
San Diego, CA 92119

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Hours

Everyday between the hour of 1-2pm the library will be closed for midday sanitation break.

Currently open

Currently closed

Friday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:
closed
Monday:
closed
Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Contact Info

David Ege
Branch Manager

619-527-3430

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   The San Carlos Library is open for Contactless Pickup ONLY. Pickup Service is available Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Everyday between the hour of 1 - 2 p.m. the library will be closed for cleaning.

Just two miles from Mission Trails Regional Park, the San Carlos Library is located on a quiet corner of this older neighborhood, near the San Carlos Golf Course and Lake Murray. The 8,200-square-foot library opened in 1974 and plans are currently underway to design and eventually build a new library featuring modern amenities, additional computers and meeting space. San Carlos Library offers a variety of programs geared toward older adults and children.

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Amenities

Parking - 36 parking spaces

Public Transportation - Bus Route 115

Computers for Public Use - 9 available

Meeting/Study Rooms - 1 meeting room with capacity for 37 people

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Location

7265 Jackson Drive
San Diego, CA 92119

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Hours

Everyday between the hour of 1-2pm the library will be closed for midday sanitation break.

Currently open

Currently closed

Friday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:
closed
Monday:
closed
Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Contact Info

David Ege
Branch Manager

619-527-3430

scstaff@sandiego.gov

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