Robots are invading the San Carlos Branch Library
The San Carlos Library annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza (pictured above) will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s lower parking lot.
Robotics teams from local schools and the San Carlos neighborhood will display their robotic creations and run mock competitions. There will be STEM activities and an interactive robotic craft in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery.
The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association (PSRMA) had one chance to save an historic locomotive from being scrapped. Come learn about the challenges they faced in their quest to acquire and move a 141-ton locomotive from author, Stephen Hager, as he discusses his book, Coaster 2103, on Friday, May 24, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Artist, Ernest Orfila, will be displaying his mixed media artwork through June 3 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. His stained-glass works have been installed in churches, hotels, casinos, and residences from Los Angeles to Tijuana. Come meet him at his artist’s reception on Saturday, May 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The San Carlos Branch Library and the San Carlos Community Garden are partnering on a Garden Story Stroll. Visit the San Carlos Community Garden at 6460 Boulder Lake Avenue on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and follow the story panels as you wander the garden. We are presenting a bilingual book called Water Rolls, Water Rises by Pat Mora.
The San Carlos Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come buy books and support the Friends of the Library. Ask for a membership envelope from the book sale cashiers to join or donate to the San Carlos Friends of the Library.
We are in need of your gently used book donations which are accepted any time during library open hours.
Editor’s note: This article was written by David Ege, manager at San Carlos Branch Library.
