Spooky season at the library

Our shelves are full of creepy tales, haunted stories and spine-tingling suspense! We’ve got the perfect spooky read for every age and scare level. Grab your library card and check out a book today!

• "Batcat" by Meggie Ramm
• "Eighth Grade Witch" by Andrew Gaska
• "Ghost Town" by Eric Colossal
• "Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp" by Marieke Nijkamp

In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program

Oct. 4 to Nov. 15

Carlsbad City Library

The annual In-N-Out Cover to Cover program encourages reading for children ages 4-12. Children will receive an award of one free hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese for every five books or 300 minutes read, with up to three awards available per child.

Not-So-Spooky Celebration

Monday, Oct. 27, 4 to 6 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, Children's Garden

1775 Dove Lane

The Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane invites kids and their grown-ups to the Halloween and Día de los Muertos family-friendly event. Wear your favorite costume and join the fun-filled activities and celebration.

We kindly ask that all costumes adhere to the library’s Rules of

Conduct.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge for families

Get a head start on reading with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. This is a nationwide program to prepare children for a big milestone: kindergarten.

Research has shown that children get ready to read long before they enter school, and reading with your child builds an early literacy foundation for soon-to-be readers. Reading just three books each day will allow children to complete the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program in one year.

Visit the Library's website for more details and how to track your reading in Beanstack. 

Family Bilingual Storytime and Gardening

Every Wednesday in October, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Library Learning Center

3368 Eureka Place

Join us for a bilingual storytime and gardening program! This five-week bilingual program combines storytelling and hands-on gardening for children and families. Held weekly at the Library Learning Center, each session features a bilingual story followed by an interactive gardening class based on the Grow Your Garden curriculum. Led by a bilingual master gardener, instruction is provided in English and Spanish, making the experience inclusive and engaging for all participants.

For more information, email Christina Lorenzo at christina.lorenzo@carlsbadca.gov

TeenTober Thursdays: After-School Fun, Workshops and Scary Story Writing Challenge

Calling all teens! Every Thursday in October, drop in after school to learn something new, get creative and hang out with friends.

Ukulele Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Library Learning Center, downstairs program area

3368 Eureka Place

College Prep Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 9, 5 to 7 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library, Community Room

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Drawing Techniques Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Library Learning Center, downstairs program area

3368 Eureka Place

Tabletop Game Event

Thursday, Oct. 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Library Learning Center, downstairs program area

3368 Eureka Place

Scary Story Open Mic

Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Library Learning Center, downstairs program area

3368 Eureka Place

Submit your original scary stories starting Oct. 1.

Halloween Fixit Clinic

Saturday Oct. 25,10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library, front lawn

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive



At the heart of sustainability is the idea that what we already have is worth preserving. That’s exactly what Carlsbad’s Fixit Clinics are all about—giving residents the tools, support and confidence to repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Join us!

Family-Friendly Public Safety Open House

Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Carlsbad Safety Training Center

5750 Orion Street

Join us at the City of Carlsbad’s Public Safety Open House. All ages can explore the public safety training center, watch firefighters in action, see a K-9 officer demonstration, tour public works vehicles and learn essential safety skills like using a fire extinguisher and performing CPR. Event coincides with Fire Prevention Week and National Crime Prevention Month, making it a great opportunity to learn important safety tips. Don’t miss out!

Upcoming closures

All city offices and libraries will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, Oct. 13 and will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9 a.m.

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

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.