Try these cozy winter reads

• "The Woofmore on Thin Ice" by Donna Gephart

• "Hello Winter!" by Shelley Rotner

• "Blanket: Journey to Extreme Coziness" by Loryn Brantz

• "A Cozy Winter Day" by Eliza Wheeler

• "Cat Sees Snow" by Laura Gehl

• "Winter is the Warmest Season" by Lauren Stringer

Calling all junior chefs



Our kids’ cookbook collection is bubbling over with tasty ideas, from gooey mac and cheese to cupcakes, cookies and more. Whether you're just learning to stir or already flipping pancakes like a pro, we have recipes for every skill level. Get a grown-up, tie on your apron and get ready to cook up some cozy winter magic!

Borrow a ukulele

Carlsbad City Library

The Carlsbad City Library Learning Center has a collection of ukuleles available for you to come in and check out, or reserve online for pickup at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane or the Georgina Cole Library. It's a great, zero-commitment way to explore music before buying your own instrument. You can get strumming right away with our free lesson materials!

Tween Game Time at the Cole Library

Monday, Dec. 8

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library, Teen Room

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Join us on the second Monday of the month for Tween Game Time! Bring your friends or make new ones.

Each month a new board game will be introduced and played. We will be playing low/medium-weight board games that can be taught and played within one hour. Snacks will be provided.

For tweens, ages 9 to 12 or grades 3rd through 6th.

New reading challenges for middle and high school students

Calling all readers in grades six through twelve! Carlsbad City Library has launched two exciting reading challenges.

• 50 Books Before Middle School Promotion for grades 6 - 8

• 100 Books Before High School Graduation for grades 9 - 12

Register in Beanstack, then visit any Carlsbad City Library location to claim your registration reward—a free book and a pin board to help start your reading journey. For every ten books you read, you’ll earn a book-themed pin of your choice. Complete the challenge and celebrate your achievement with a special graduation lei, proudly displaying all the pins you've collected.

For more details, visit our website or email libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov

Full Measure Carolers Holiday Caroling Tour

Thursday, Dec. 18

Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

12:45 to 1:15 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center

3368 Eureka Place

2:30 to 3 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

1775 Dove Lane

Celebrate the season with us! Enjoy joyful caroling at all three library locations and share in the cheer.

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.

Friends of the Carlsbad Library holiday boutique sale

Dec. 4 - Dec. 20

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

1775 Dove Lane

Georgina Cole Library

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Friends of the Carlsbad Library Bookstores! From inexpensive children’s books, cookbooks and festive holiday reads to puzzles and DVDs, you'll find something for everyone on your list. Elegant coffee table books on art, travel, photography, and nature are both educational and stylish - perfect for holiday giving.

For additional information, email carlsbadlibraryfriends@gmail.com.

Upcoming closures

Christmas Closure

All Carlsbad City Library locations will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

Libraries will reopen on Friday, Dec. 26 at 9 a.m.

New Year's Closure

All Carlsbad City Library locations will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year's Eve.

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.

Libraries will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2 at 9 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the library at 442-339-2049 or email librarian@carlsbadca.gov.