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April highlights at the library
Each April, Carlsbad Reads Together brings the community together through the shared experience of reading. Families, teens and adults are invited to participate by reading selections chosen for different age groups and joining programs throughout the month.
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This year's adult selection is the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner "Stay True" by Hua Hsu. This coming-of-age memoir is set in Northern California in the 1990s and explores themes of friendship, self-expression, belonging and loss.
Readers can reserve a copy from the Carlsbad City Library - available in book, eBook or eAudiobook formats.
Carlsbad Reads Together is generously supported by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
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Carlsbad Reads Together Author Talk with Hua Hsu
Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane
Join us in the Schulman Auditorium to hear author Hua Hsu discuss his Pulitzer Prize winning book "Stay True."
For more information and details on Carlsbad Reads Together programs for the whole family, visit the library website.
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Carlsbad Reads Together Read-Alikes
Enjoyed “Stay True” and looking for your next read? Visit our Adult Reading Recommendations page for more books that explore related themes including grief, identity, friendship and '90s culture.
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All-Ages Zine Workshop
Thursday, April 2
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
3368 Eureka Place
Get inspired by "Stay True" in this hands-on workshop where participants will create their own zines. A zine is a handmade or digitally assembled magazine created to share personal storytelling and art. In this workshop, participants will explore themes of identity, memory and meaningful moments while learning simple techniques to express your story creatively. Families and participants of all ages are welcome.
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Focus On: Ancestory.com Library Edition
Tuesday, April 7 or 21
2 to 4 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, Computer Lab
3368 Eureka Place
Join Genealogy & Carlsbad History staff to explore the Ancestry.com Library Edition website. Learn how to navigate the site and take advantage of all it offers. Topics include the types of records available, tips for searching and how to use Ancestry's "card catalog."
Space is limited and registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact the Genealogy & Carlsbad History desk at 442-339-2931
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Grow Your Garden: The Perfect Tomato
Saturday, April 11
10 a.m. to noon
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, West Patio
1775 Dove Lane
Dr. David Boucher, master gardener, will cover essential techniques for cultivating the perfect tomato. Learn about soil conditions and watering needs to grow thriving plants. Swap succulents, seeds, fruit, vegetables and herbs from your garden with your neighbors.
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Memoir Writing Workshop for Adults and Teens
Saturday, April 11
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, Gowland Meeting Room
1775 Dove Lane
Many of us have stories to tell from our own lives, but memoir can be a difficult genre to master. Join a former professor of English and creative nonfiction for tips, exercises and a plan for creating your own memoir.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Wednesdays and Fridays, starting April 15
8:30 to 9:30 am
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Children's Garden
1775 Dove Lane
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be done from a seated or standing position. No registration necessary. Participants can join at any time but are encouraged to start early to gain the full benefits of the program.
If you have any questions, please call (858) 495-5500 or e-mail HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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Fixit Clinic
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Join the City of Carlsbad for a hands-on Fixit Clinic. Bring your broken or nonworking items - such as electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothing and more - for assessment, disassembly and possible repair.
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Memoir Writing Class
Select Thursdays, May 21 through July 30
2 to 4 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library, Community Room
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Led by Jo Tipton of the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, this popular nine-week writing class will focus on memoir writing. These classes are offered as a series and require registration by emailing memoirs@nsdcgs.org. The deadline to register is May 1. For more information and specific dates, visit the NSDCGS website, or the Genealogy & Carlsbad History events calendar.
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Local Author Fair - Save the Date
Saturday, June 6
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Anne Kulchin Courtyard
1775 Dove Lane
Join us for the third annual Local Author Fair. Meet 24 authors from across San Diego County as they discuss their books and share their creative journeys. Email librarian@carlsbadca.gov with any questions.
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Upcoming Closures
All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observance of Easter.
Libraries will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 9 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact the library at 442-339-2049 or email librarian@carlsbadca.gov.
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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.
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