Local Author, Matt Coyle, will visit San Carlos Branch Library to discuss the new book in his best-selling Rick Cahill crime series, Doomed Legacy, on Friday, Dec. 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Coyle always wanted to be a mystery writer after his father gave him a copy of The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler. Come learn about his new work and his journey to become the writer he always wanted to be.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Erin, brings the fun of the library to the Family Storytime at the San Carlos Community Garden. Storytime will feature books, songs, and interactive activities with a new gardening theme each month. Come ready to learn, laugh, and move together.

Artists, Sandie Seckington and Toby Scriba, will be displaying their watercolor paintings up to Dec. 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Join them for their Artist’s Reception on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Do Your Homework @ the Library is available at the San Carlos Branch Library. Our Homework Center is open to all K-8 students and provides free assistance with homework assignments. Tutor Learning Coordinators are available to guide and support student learning. The center is open on Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m.

Meditation is a great tool for learning relaxation techniques to reduce stress and cultivate calm. Join us for a free Meditation class on the second, third and fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The San Carlos Friends of the Library Used Book Sales are back 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 so think of us if you are doing any cleaning.

– This article was provided by David Ege, branch manager at San Carlos Branch Library.