November is a time for gratitude and connection - and at the library, we're especially thankful for you, our wonderful patrons. Keep reading to discover all the great things going on at the library in November!

Carlsbad City Library is Totes Thankful 

Recommended reading for Native American Heritage Month



Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring these recent works that center Indigenous history, experience and thought:

• "Old School Indian" by Aaron John Curtis
• "The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History" by Ned Blackhawk
• "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by William Kimmerer
• "Big Chief" by Jon Hickey
• "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones
• "The Truth According to Ember" by Danica Nava

Find these and more on our Adult Reading Recommendations page. 

New reading challenges for middle and high school students  

Calling all readers in grades six through twelve. Carlsbad City Library is launching two exciting reading challenges this November: 

• 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.   

Just the Facts! Nonfiction Book Club

The first Thursday of the month

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Hybrid on Zoom and in person

Georgina Cole Library, Community Room

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive

Join us Nov. 6 to discuss “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook” by Hampton Sides, or check out upcoming titles on our website.

Contact marin.faeyera@carlsbadca.gov to receive the Zoom link or get more information. 

Focus On: Native American Genealogy 

Tuesday, Nov. 4

2 to 4 p.m. 

Library Learning Center, upstairs computer lab 

3368 Eureka Place 

Find out more about tracing your Native American ancestry using our online and library resources. We will cover the Choctaw (one of the Five Tribes) and look at one of our local California tribes. 

Space is limited and registration is required. Come join us! 

New program for Spanish learners



Spanish Conversation

Second Thursday of the month

1 to 2:30 p.m. 

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center,

Room 14 

3368 Eureka Place 

Join fellow Spanish learners for a relaxed, non-instructional conversation group designed for adults looking to practice and improve their speaking skills. No lessons—just casual dialogue and connection.



For more information email christina.lorenzo@carlsbadca.gov. 

Bilingual Adult Craft Night/ Noche de manualidades para adultos 



Second Wednesday of the month

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane 

Gowland Meeting Room 

1775 Dove Lane 

Join us for a bilingual adult craft night where all materials will be provided. No registration required, but seating is limited.

For additional information or questions please email Bilingual@carlsbadca.gov. 

Para información adicional o preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Bilingual@carlsbadca.gov.

From page to person  

Our collection of biographies and memoirs lets you step into the lives of great people that helped shape history and culture. From legendary artists and chart-topping bands to record-breaking athletes, groundbreaking scientists and visionary historians - we’ve got you covered. 

Visit the library to check out a book or Playaway, or access instantly on Libby, our free eBook and eAudiobook collection.  

Eric Davis Author Event  

Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. 

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane,

Gowland Meeting Room 

1775 Dove Lane 

Join us for an inspiring talk with veteran Navy SEAL, author and lecturer Eric Davis as he shares insights from his book "Raising Men: From Fathers to Sons – Life Lessons from Navy SEAL Training". Come discover how the principles of elite military training can guide and strengthen the father-son bond. 

Focus On: The FamilySearch Universal Tree

Tuesday, Nov. 18

2 to 4 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center,

upstairs computer lab

3368 Eureka Place

Join the millions contributing to the free online FamilySearch.com Family Tree and add records, photos and memories to document the lives of your ancestors. This class will cover merging profiles, editing records and answering users' questions.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Pyet DeSpain Author Event  

Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. 

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane,

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 

1775 Dove Lane  

Join us in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium for a special author event with critically acclaimed chef and cookbook author Pyet DeSpain. Pyet will share insights from her upcoming book, "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking", which debuts on Nov. 18. Pyet was most recently featured on the Food Network’s hit series "Tournament of Champions". 



Free tickets will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. 

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.

Upcoming closures

Veterans Day Closure

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Libraries will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m.

Thanksgiving Closure

All Carlsbad City Library locations will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Libraries will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m.

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

Georgina Cole Library

442-339-2870

1250 Carlsbad Village Dr

Carlsbad, CA 92008