Have you ever wondered about your family history? Do you want to make a family tree but have no idea where to start?

Join us on Friday, Oct. 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. as Don Williams from the San Diego Genealogical Society shows us how to get up to speed on genealogy research. Williams has more than 20 years of experience in building family trees. This presentation will cover definitions, conventions, and several source examples.

This month we will be displaying the colorful quilts of Noreen Ring up to Oct. 31 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Join her for her artist’s reception on Oct. 15 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Author, Jerome Stravye Jr., will discuss his book, Broken Promises (pictured above), on Friday, Oct. 28, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. This is an expose of how bureaucrats broke the promise Abraham Lincoln made to care for our veterans and their families 150 years ago. For the sake of numbers, they compromised American veteran’s mental health care and harmed the well-being of the counselors who care for them.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., join us for a special storytime in which the children help act out the story. In celebration of Halloween, Literature Comes to Life will present the story Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman. Kids will love becoming storybook characters and participating in this interactive event.

Do Your Homework @ the Library returns to 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 3:00 p.m.-6:00 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.

– David Ege is branch manager at San Carlos Branch Library.