New! Online Help for Job Seekers & Veterans
JobNow / VetNow™ is an online service that supports job seekers, veterans and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA, preparing for standardized tests and building marketable academic skills. JobNow/VetNow is free for Carlsbad City Library cardholders on the library’s website under “College and eLearning.”
About JobNow JobNow is designed for all stages of the job-hunting process, including career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation and more. Get live assistance 1-10 p.m. each day, excluding holidays.
About VetNow VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources and available between 2-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
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Save the Dates
Save the dates for upcoming December events:
Virtual Good Life Lecture Wednesday Dec. 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Free Mindfulness and Meditations for Managing Stress and Anxiety with Shazia Gogia Register
Virtual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 3, 7-7:45 p.m., Free Featuring the dazzling talent of Val Vigoda streaming via Facebook Live
Virtual Author Talk Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m., Free Featuring a panel of talented authors and audiobook narrators, including author Gregg Hurwitz Register More information
Virtual Book Clubs
Looking for a way to connect with others? Meet new people, experience great literature and engage in interesting discussions in one of our virtual book clubs.
Choose from six book clubs for adults, one for teens and one for children.
Reading Recommendations
Need reading recommendations? We’ve got you covered! Check out these videos of our staff members sharing their recommendations:
Discover lesser known gems in Sci-Fi and Fantasy with Technology Librarian Joe
Children’s books about thankfulness and gratitude with Storytime star Ms. Angelica
Great reads with Liza – Librarian Liza shares four great reads in four minutes, featuring book club favorites
See more reading recommendations for adults, teens and children.
Virtual Concert
Peter Dayeh and Nicolas Reveles Watch on-demand anytime, Free
Recorded just for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home! Enjoy a classical concert featuring clarinetist Peter Dayeh and pianist, composer and educator Nicolas Reveles. They perform favorites by Claude Debussy and Carl Maria von Weber as well as Reveles’ stunning The Volcan Mountain Suite. Watch on YouTube
Cultural Arts Programs
Cultural Arts offers fun programs for all ages. Enjoy new online programs and virtual events:
Virtual On-Demand Experiences Learn how to write a play with family friendly lessons, explore embroidery in a series of workshops, experience the joy of movement in dance classes designed for 55+ and more.
At-Home Art Projects Create and perform with the whole family.
Programs & Performances
On-demand video programs include:
Performances
Live From My Living Room with Pipe Dream
Concert featuring Leonard Patton Duo
Dance Performance: Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles
Cultural Arts virtual programs
Wellness & Workshops
Breathwork for Stress Management with Shazia Gogia
Good Life Lecture: Mastering the Art of Resiliency with Jennifer Pharr Davis
Gentle Hatha Yoga and Chair Yoga with Shazia Gogia
Mindfulness for Stress Management, Part 1 and Part 2 with Erik Conklin
Introduction to Folklorico Dance, Part 1 and Part 2 with Kareli Montoya
Holiday Closures
All Library & Cultural Arts locations will be closed and curbside service unavailable:
- Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving.
