Carlsbad City Library offers a variety of annual programs and reading challenges to engage and excite patrons of all ages and reading levels. Click the buttons below to learn more and register. Please note that not all programs run year-round. 

• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Ages birth-5, year-round
• 50 Books Before Middle School Promotion: Grades 6-8, year-round 
• 100 Books Before High School Graduation: Grades 9-12, year-round
• Carlsbad Reads Together: All ages; April
• In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program: Ages 4-12, October-November
• Summer Reading Adventure: All ages, June-August
• Winter Reading Challenge: All ages, January

Annual Programs & Challenges for Youth

 Annual Programs for All Ages