The Friends of the San Carlos Library is a qualified 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes community support and use of the library, informs members about issues affecting the library, and provides financial assistance for the library’s infrastructure, collection, and programs as well as for local literacy initiatives.
The Friends of the Library raises funds in three ways:
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Our popular monthly Annex Sale is held on the third Sunday of each month, and is located on the second floor of the library. We feature a wide variety of new and gently-used items for all ages, including collectible books that can be found in the Rare Book Nook.
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The Bookshop sells new and like-new books, CDs and DVDs. It is located inside the library and is open during regular library hours.
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Many items are available for purchase from our online location,
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Upcoming Annex Sale dates:
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December 21, 1-4 pm
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January 18, 1-4 pm
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February 15, 1-4 pm
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March 15, 1-4 pm
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April 19, 1-4 pm
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May 17, 1-4 pm
Programs we support:
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San Carlos Library programs
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Imagination Library
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Healthy Cities Tutoring
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San Carlos School District Libraries
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Clifford School Library
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Arbor Bay School Library
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San Jose State Master's in Library and Information Sciences scholarships
2025-2026 Board
President: Linda Townsend
Vice-president: Cathy Rettberg
Secretary: Laurie Seidler
Treasurer: Molly Nguyen
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Members at large:
Susan Faris
Roy Hoyer
Dan Karp
Nancy Laxson-Highton
Amy Schwimmer
Jan Smith
Todd Somers
Alison Spong​