San Carlos

The San Carlos branch library sits at around 8,000 sq. ft and was built in the mid 1970s.

Entrance

The branch is actually the eastern-most library in the SDPL system (with the exception of the new Skyline Hills branch, set to open this month), and the geographical location of San Carlos reflects its terrain. The neighborhood is home to the Lake Murray reservoir, one of the most popular destinations in the county for fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, running, cycling, and other recreation. The library is also located less than a third of a mile from the trail head of Cowles Mountain. The summit of Cowles, at an elevation of 1,593 feet, is the highest point in the city of San Diego.

Stacks

The library has the standard architecture and layout of one of the older branches. It's self-contained in one large room, with seating and computers in the center and the children's' area, stacks, and the circulation desk on the periphery.

Announcement: New Skyline Hills Branch Opening

The City of San Diego has announced on its website that the new Skyline Hills branch library will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, October 14th. The library will be hosting a community celebration of the opening on noon of that day, and tours of the new building will be offered.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer, SDPL Director Misty Jones, and other San Diego officials broke ground on the new library almost exactly a year ago:

 The library is the first new branch built in San Diego since 2009.