Early Literacy

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Carlsbad City Library offers early literacy programs and databases to help children lay the foundation to develop reading and writing skills. 

   

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Carlsbad City Library is offering an easy, fun and free program that puts children on the path to success. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages parents to instill the enjoyment of reading to their little ones. Children from ages birth to 5 years old are eligible to enroll in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

 Baby Reading

Baby Rhyme Time

For ages 0 months to 18 months: Parents and caregivers can enjoy special baby bonding time through songs, rhymes and finger plays. Stay after for a 15-minute group play time.

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008

 Baby Reading

Baby Lapsit

For ages 0 months to 18 months (pre-walkers): Join us for special baby bonding time through songs, rhymes and finger plays. Stay after for a 15-minute group play time. Limited seating. Baby Lapsit is held in the Leichtag Family Foundation Room inside the Dove Library Children’s Area.

Free ticket required and will be distributed morning of event, seating limited.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, California 92011

 Toddlers

Toddler Time

For ages 18 months to 36 months: Join us for a 20-minute interactive Storytime with songs and finger play. Stay after and develop social skills with a 15-minute group play time.

Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008

Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (2 programs)

Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, California 92011

 Reading Preschooler

Preschool Storytime

For ages three to five: Join us in the Community Room for in-person songs and stories. 

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008

 
   
 Toddlers

Bilingual Storytime

For families and children ages three to five: Join us every Wednesday in the Storytime Room for stories and a take home craft! 

Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, California 92011
 

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m & Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center 
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, California 92008

Hora de cuento bilingüe

Para familias con niños de tres a cinco años: ¡Acompáñenos cada miércoles para escuchar cuentos y obtener manualidades para llevar a casa! 

Lunes a las 10:00 a.m. 

La Biblioteca de Carlsbad
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, California 92011

Martes a las 10:30 a.m. y miércoles a las 3:30 p.m.

La Biblioteca de Carlsbad Centro de Aprendizaje 
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, California 92008

 

 Toddlers

Bilingual Toddler Time

For ages 18 months to 36 months: Join us for a 20-minute interactive Storytime with songs in English and Spanish, along with finger play. Stay after and develop social skills with a 15-minute group playtime.

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center 
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, California 92008

Para edades de 18 meses a 36 meses: únase a nosotros para un tiempo de cuentos interactivo de 20 minutos con canciones en inglés y español, además de juegos con los dedos. Quédese después y desarrolle habilidades sociales con un tiempo de juego grupal de 15 minutos.

Viernes a las 10:30 a.m.

La Biblioteca de Carlsbad Centro de Aprendizaje 
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, California 92008

   
 
   
 
 
   


Noteworthy Puppets (Carlsbad Library Learning Center)

  • Date: 06/13/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  
  • Location: Carlsbad City Library Learning Center / La Biblioteca de Carlsbad Centro de Aprendizaje
    3368 Eureka Place
    Carlsbad, California 92008

For children of all ages and their families/caregivers: Join us for a puppet show of "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Puppet Musical." This classic tale of friendship, forgiveness and following your dreams comes to life with original songs and beautiful handmade puppets.

 

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