All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st in observation of the New Years holiday.
Winter Reading Challenge January. 1 – 31, 2022 All ages
Carlsbad City Library is joining thousands of libraries and schools nationwide to participate in Beanstack’s annual Winter Reading Challenge. We challenge the Carlsbad community to collectively read for at least 100,000 minutes during the month and keep track of their reading on Beanstack.
Virtual Book Clubs
Come meet some fellow readers, experience great literature and engage in interesting discussions by becoming a member of the Carlsbad City Library virtual book clubs.
- Monday Night Classics Book Club Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Burr by Gore Vidal
- Tuesday Evening Book ClubJan. 4, 7 p.m. Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
- First Wednesday Book ClubJan. 5, 2 p.m. The Color of Water by James McBride
- Thursday Afternoon Book Club Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
- Club de lectura en Español Vespertino Jan. 6, 6 p.m. El libro secreto de Frida Kahlo by F.G. Haghenbeck
- Club de lectura en Español Jan. 18, 10 a.m. Volver a casa by Yaa Gyasi
Try the Personalized Reading Recommendation Service
Looking for your next great read? Request a personalized reading recommendation from Carlsbad City Library staff. Fill out this form today.
Genealogy Services
Ask a Genealogist
Whether you’re just getting started in genealogy, or need help breaking down a brick wall, you can “Ask a Genealogist” during a special one-hour appointment with qualified staff at the Georgina Cole Library. Staff will help you navigate the library’s highly regarded print and online resources to answer your specific genealogy questions. Fill out the “Ask a Genealogist” form to get started.
Focus On genealogy classes have been cancelled for January. Stay tuned for more details.
Are you a fan of The Witcher?
The hit Netflix show, The Witcher, starring Henry Cavil returned to the small screens in December.
If you are a fan, try reading the book series first or check out the RPG guide book.
We’re here to help
We’re available to answer your questions over the phone, through our chat service or by email during open library hours.
- Email: librarian@carlsbadca.gov
- Chat with us.
- Para ayuda en español 760-931-4500 o bilingual@carlsbadca.gov
All Carlsbad City Library location hours
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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