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Recording available: Fraud prevention with AARP's Scam Jam Tour

In partnership with AARP California, Carlsbad City Library hosted the Scam Jam Tour in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium on June 5 for an interactive session focused on recognizing, preventing and reporting fraud. A recording of the event is available through June 30.

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Chestnut underpass public art

The Carlsbad City Council will consider approving the final design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass on Tuesday, June 9.

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Fix, reuse and grow

A special Fixit Clinic is coming to Dove Library on Saturday, June 13, with a theme that connects everyday repairs with simple ways to support your home and garden.

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Library catalog maintenance

Some online services will be temporarily unavailable during scheduled system maintenance starting at 9 p.m. on June 3.

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Summer Reading Adventure

Plant a Seed, Read. Grow your summer reading starting June 1.

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Barrio traffic circle public art

Meet the artist behind the Barrio traffic circle public art project.

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Library system maintenance

Some online library services will be unavailable next week due to scheduled system maintenance.

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Fiesta at the Rancho

Last call for early bird tickets for Fiesta at the Rancho, an evening under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

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Call for artists

Whether you are an artist or a community member interested in supporting public art and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the community, the City of Carlsbad invites you to be a part of the upcoming Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project.

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Chestnut Underpass public art

An updated design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass is now available to review.

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Carlsbad Reads Together 2026

The annual city-wide reading challenge starts April 1.

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Sculpture Garden reopening

Local children make music in city's Sculpture Garden

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TGIF band lineup

Break out your dancing shoes. A talented roster of musical acts will grace the stage at three Carlsbad parks during this summer’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series.

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Apply for arts grants

The City of Carlsbad invites schools and arts organizations to apply for Community Arts Grants from Feb. 13 through March 27.

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Chestnut Underpass public art design

Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.

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City announces 2026 Carlsbad Reads Together selection

Carlsbad chooses Pulitzer Prize winning author for Carlsbad Reads Together

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Chestnut Underpass public art

The city’s Arts Commission will review an updated design concept for the Chestnut underpass public art project at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Sponsorships now available for 2026 TGIF season

The City of Carlsbad is offering local businesses an opportunity to be a part of our most popular community event, the TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer series.

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Holiday Fixit Clinic

We’re giving our Fixit Clinic a seasonal spin on Dec. 6. Residents can bring broken or well-loved household items and work side by side with volunteer coaches to troubleshoot repairs.

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Outdoor reading at Buena Vista Reservoir Park

The City of Carlsbad celebrated the opening of its first permanent StoryWalk on Thursday, Nov. 13, welcoming a group of kindergarten students and teachers from a nearby school to enjoy an inaugural reading along the trail.