Christmas Closure – Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas.

New Years Holiday Closure – All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed for the New Years’ holiday beginning on Saturday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2.

Friends of the Carlsbad Library Holiday Boutique

Cole and Dove Library – Monday, Dec. 5 – Thursday, Dec. 22

Bookstore Boutique for the Holidays at the Cole and Dove Bookstores will run through December 22, with lots of wonderful as-new books still available for everyone on your gift list. Both bookstores will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 until Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Save the Date: Beth Thorp Author Event

Schulman Auditorium, Dove Library – Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 – 2:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for our next author event and book signing at Dove Library in January 2023. Be sure to place a hold and read ANEW Creation: Finding Meaning in the Midst of Tragedy by Beth Thorp before the event. Hope to see you there!

Save the Date: Winter Reading Challenge

Jan. 1 – 31, 2023 – Mark your calendar for our annual all-ages Winter Reading Challenge in January 2023. This year’s theme is all about looking ahead to the future and encourages readers to feel, experience and dive into how reading refreshes our emotions. This year’s Winter Reading Challenge will be hosted on Beanstack to make logging and earning emoji-themed badges easy and fun. Look for more information coming soon on how to register and participate.

Cinema Club Questionnaire

Thursday, Dec. 1 – Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Library & Cultural Arts is seeking community input for our continuing Cinema Club programs. Please take this brief survey and provide us your thoughts as we continue to bring you the best in cinema. The survey will be available Dec. 1, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023.

Exploration HUB

Come in and use the Exploration HUB, Carlsbad City Library’s technology lab and makerspace located at Dove Library!  

Reserve a self-guided HUB Station where you can do the following:   

• Digitize home movies, scan slides, negatives or photos.  
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro or iMovie. 
• Create and cut designs with the Silhouette Cameo.  
• Submit original 3D designs for printing.  
• Staff are onsite to provide guidance during your session. 

Sign up for a free class or club. Learn how to use the scanner or equipment to digitize home movies. Try something new! Classes and clubs are for patrons 13 and older unless otherwise indicated.  

Intermediate Arduino: Potentiometer – Saturday, Dec. 17, noon – 1 p.m. 

It’s great to add LEDs to your project, but what if you want to dim them? In this class you will learn how to use a potentiometer to make a dimmable LED project. Recommended for patrons who have prior experience with Arduino. 

Silhouette Cameo: Design Space Tips and Tricks  – Thursday, Dec. 22, noon – 1:30 p.m. 

Learn how to look at your project material, such as a t-shirt or wood sign and measure the design space so your final project is a success. Get some hands-on experience with this important skill and use Studio software and Silhouette cutter to decorate a wood sign. Signs will be provided. 

Genealogy Programs & Services

Genealogy programs are taking a break in December. Programs will resume in January. 

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.

Personalized Reading Recommendation Service

Looking for great books to read this fall? Request a personalized reading recommendation for children, teens and adults from Carlsbad City Library staff. Fill out this form to try it today.

Meet Your End-Of-The-Year Reading Goals

See what nonfiction titles the Carlsbad community is reading and delve into some new-to-you reads:

• Woman Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age by Mary Bray Pipher
• Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad
• Out of the Corner: A Memoir by Jennifer Grey
• One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot and More by Christina Holmes
• 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

Safer Streets Together

On Aug. 23, the City of Carlsbad declared a local state of emergency for traffic safety following a significant increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes. The city is taking a balanced approach focused on education, infrastructure and enforcement while asking the community to also do their part for traffic safety. 

• Eliminate distractions
• Slow down and watch your speed
• Obey all traffic lights and signals
• Know the bike and e-bike rules of the road
• Use crosswalks when available as a pedestrian
• Be kind and patient

We are all part of the Carlsbad community, and working together, we can make our streets safer for everyone. Visit carlsbadca.gov/saferstreets for more resources on improving traffic safety.

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 442-339-5500 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.