March is Women's History Month

Celebrate the remarkable stories of women throughout history with these empowering reads.

"Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity" by Sarah S. J. Suzuki  

"Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women" by Catherine Thimmesh  

"Think Big, Little One" by Vashti Harrison  

"Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa" by Veronica Chambers  

"The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman  

"Who Says Women Can't be Doctors?: the Story of Elizabeth Blackwell" by Tanya Lee Stone

LEGO Builders Club

1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays

3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center

3368 Eureka Place

Do you like LEGOS? Show us what you can build at the LEGO Builders Club. Cultivate your creativity by using provided LEGOS to build anything you can imagine. Suggested themes will also be offered each month. All creations will be displayed in the library for one week.

LEGO DUPLO bricks will be available for toddlers.

Kids build confidence in reading through Paws to Read

Wednesday, March 4 and 18

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library, Community Room

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Thursday, March 5 and 19

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library, Gowland Meeting Room

1775 Dove Lane

Children learning to read can build confidence and practice their skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash. Kids can choose a picture book or easy reader from a curated selection of dog‑themed titles and read one‑on‑one with some attentive and gentle therapy dogs. The dogs ask nothing in return except for a friendly scratch behind the ears or maybe a well-earned belly rub.

Tween Scene at the Cole Library

2nd and 4th Mondays

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Join us twice a month for fun, friends and snacks!

Second Monday

Game Time: Learn new board games or enjoy old favorites.

Fourth Monday

Craft Club: Get creative with a different craft project each month.

For ages 8 to 12. Bring your friends or make new ones.

Teen Book Club at the Cole Library

Thursday, March 12

5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library, Community Room

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

For readers in grades 7 to 12:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month for a fun and welcoming book discussion. Snacks will be provided.

March title: "We Are Not Free" by Traci Chee (eBook and Audiobook are available with no wait in Hoopla).

For more information, visit the Teen Programs & Events webpage or contact marin.faeyera@carlsbadca.gov.

Teen Insights

Teens in grades 7 to 12 can earn four service hours by writing two reviews - each six to eight sentences long - about any program, service or item in the Carlsbad City Library collection. Teens can email their reviews to libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov. Visit the Teen Insights webpage for more details.

Read the following Teen Insights review about the young adult fantasy novel, "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts:

The story of “Powerless” takes place in the kingdom of Ilya, where years earlier a magical plague haunted the land. Of those who survived, Elites emerged with extraordinary powers, while Ordinaries, as the name implies, have none. The novel follows Paedyn Gray who is an Ordinary trying to blend in with the Elites while struggling to survive with her friend. After she is drafted into the kingdom's annual purging trials, she must fight to survive in a world that is built to kill her while also navigating new relationships with the royalty she is competing against.

The book's target audience is young adults who enjoy adventure and romance in a magical fantasy world. This is one of my favorite books, and I would recommend it to anyone who is beginning to read fantasy or who just loves a good adventure novel. I loved the underlying romance plots as well and how they integrated smoothly into the overall story. 

-Autumn, Grade 9

Help Select Carlsbad’s Next Citizen of the Year



Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make Carlsbad a better place? The City of Carlsbad is now accepting nominations for its Citizen of the Year award, recognizing residents who devote their time and energy to civic improvement, beautification and community well-being. A committee of Carlsbad residents appointed by the mayor will select up to two honorees. Nomination forms are available on the city website and at City Hall (1200 Carlsbad Village Drive). Please submit nominations by April 3, 2026.

Ready-to-go event calendars

Carlsbad City Library

Keep track of all the happenings at Carlsbad City Library with our ready-to-go event calendars. Whether you're planning your next visit to Dove Library, Cole Library or Learning Center, our downloadable, easy-to-print calendars will keep you updated on all upcoming activities at each library location.