All Carlsbad City Library locations closed on Monday, Sept. 6. In observance of Labor Day, all Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6.

New: 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.

Book Clubs
Come meet some fellow bibliophiles, experience great literature and engage in interesting discussions by becoming a member of the Carlsbad City Library virtual book clubs. Email librarian@carlsbadca.gov to find out how to join.

Monday Night Classics Book Club Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Candide by Voltaire 
Tuesday Evening Book Club Sept. 7, 7 p.m. The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
First Wednesday Book Club Sept. 1, 2 p.m. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Thursday Afternoon Book Club Sept. 9, 2 p.m. A House in the Sky: A Memoir by Amanda Lindhout
Spanish morning and evening book clubs resume in September
Club de lectura en Español Vespertino Sept. 2, 6 p.m .Bendíceme, Última by Rudolfo Anaya
Club de Lectura en Español Sept. 21, 10 a.m. El Curioso Incidente del Perro a Medianoche by Mark Haddon

Collection Spotlight: Books for the dog lover
August is National Dog Month. Take a look at just some of the books the Carlsbad community is checking out all about dogs:

• The Dog Encyclopedia by Kim Dennis-Bryan
• The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog: Tips and Techniques for Understanding Your Canine’s Fitness and Running Temperment by Bryan Barrera
• Fired Up, Frantic and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over the Top to Under Control by Laura VanArendonk
• Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs: A Memoir by Jennifer Finney Boylan
• Pup-Approved Dog Treat Recipes: Homemade Goodies form Paddington’s Pantry by Cayla Gallagher

Need some help placing these titles on hold? Email librarian@carlsbadca.gov.

Are you a parent or know a student? Tell them about Tutor.com
With a Carlsbad City Library card, connect with a live tutor 10 a.m. –10 p.m. for help on K – 12 and college-level coursework, resume writing and test preparation. Princeton Review test prep materials available for review and download. Some services require a free Tutor.com account. Frequently Asked Questions.

Drop off mail ballots at Carlsbad City Library locations

All three Carlsbad City Library locations will serve as official mail ballot drop-off locations for the California Gubernatorial Recall Election from Tuesday, Aug. 17 through Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Your signed, sealed and dated mail ballot envelope can be dropped off during these hours:

 Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Election Day, Tuesday Sept. 14, hours for dropping off mail ballots will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6.

We’re here to help
We’re available to answer your questions over the phone, through our chat service or by email during normal 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 – Thursday10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.