Adult Book Club Meetings
Join us to discuss the 2026 Carlsbad Reads Together selection on the following dates and times:
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
- First Wednesday Book Club: Wednesday, April 1, 2 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library
- Thursday Afternoon Book Club: Thursday, April 9, 2 p.m.
- Just the Facts! Nonfiction Book Club: Thursday, April 2, 5:30 p.m. Hybrid, contact marin.faeyera@carlsbadca.gov to join virtually
Library Learning Center
- Club de Lectura en Español (Spanish Language Book Club): April 9, 6 p.m.
Hybrid, contact bilingual@carlsbadca.gov to join virtually
For any inquires, email librarian@carlsbadca.gov
All-Ages Zine Program
Thursday, April 2, 4–5:30 p.m., Library Learning Center
Get inspired by "Stay True" in this hands-on workshop where participants will create their own zines, blending art, writing and personal storytelling. Explore themes of identity, memory, and meaningful moments while learning simple techniques to express your story creatively. Families and participants of all ages welcome!
Bilingual Craft Night
- Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
- Thursday, April 9, 5-6 p.m., Library Learning Center
Our popular Bilingual Craft Night is a fun way to practice language skills while creating a new craft each month. All materials are provided. For more information email: Bilingual@carlsbadca.gov.
¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de manualidades bilingüe para adultos! Todos los materiales están incluidos, asientos limitados y no es necesario registrarse. Para información adicional o preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Bilingual@carlsbadca.gov.
Memoir Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m., Gowland Meeting Room, Dove Library
Many of us have stories to tell from our own lives, but a memoir can be a difficult genre to master. Join a former professor of English and Creative Nonfiction to get tips, exercises and a plan for creating your own memoir.
Cinema Club Friday
Friday, April 24, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, Schulman Auditorium
“The Last Dragon” 1985, Rated PG-13: 1 hr. 49 min. In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.
Exploration HUB
Join us in the Exploration HUB, the Carlsbad City Library’s makerspace and memory lab, for Carlsbad Reads Together-themed activities inspired by "Stay True." Digitize family videos, photos, or personal archives, and design and cut personalized stickers, zine covers, or text-based designs using lyrics, phrases, or symbols that reflect your story. Just like in "Stay True," these hands-on projects explore how taste, culture, and aesthetics shape identity and help us express who we are.
All-ages Zine Workshop
Thursday, April 2, 4-5:30 p.m., Library Learning Center
Get inspired by "Stay True" in this hands-on workshop where participants will create their own zines, blending art, writing and personal storytelling. Explore themes of identity, memory, and meaningful moments while learning simple techniques to express your story creatively. Families and participants of all ages welcome!
Teen Book Club
Thursday, April 9, 5:45 p.m., Georgina Cole Library
Teen Title Selection: “Love Letters to the Dead” by Ava Dellaira
Discover the Spanish eBook and Audiobook through Hoopla. Request more formats of “Love Letters to the Dead” through Link+.
Exploration HUB
Join us in the Exploration HUB, the Carlsbad City Library’s makerspace and memory lab, for Carlsbad Reads Together - themed activities inspired by "Stay True." Digitize family videos, photos, or personal archives, and design and cut personalized stickers, zine covers, or text-based designs using lyrics, phrases, or symbols that reflect your story. Just like in "Stay True," these hands-on projects explore how taste, culture, and aesthetics shape identity and help us express who we are.
“The Dot” Scavenger Hunt
Finish “The Dot” themed scavenger hunt in the children’s areas of each library location and earn a small reward. Available all month.
All-ages Zine Workshop
Thursday, April 2, 4-5:30 p.m., Library Learning Center
Get inspired by "Stay True" in this hands-on workshop where participants will create their own zines, blending art, writing and personal storytelling. Explore themes of identity, memory, and meaningful moments while learning simple techniques to express your story creatively. Families and participants of all ages welcome!
Storytimes Featuring "The Dot" and its Spanish translation, "El punto"
Enjoy the story, then bring your creativity to life with a hands-on craft!
Library Learning Center
- Bilingual Storytime
Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
- Bilingual Storytime
Monday, April 27, 10 a.m.
- Tinker Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 14, 3:30 p.m.
- Saturday Stories
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.
All-Star Readers
Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 p.m., Library Learning Center
Grades 1-3: Design and create your own zine in this fun and hands on workshop for young creators. Participants will explore storytelling, drawing, and simple book-making techniques to produce a one-of-a-kind mini magazine. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!
Book Explorers
Tuesday, April 14, 4 p.m., Library Learning Center
Grades 4 to 6. Explore and learn about a new topic through book discussions and interactive group activities. In April, we’ll be focusing on memoirs and learning about zines!
Tween Scene Craft Club
Monday, April 27, 3:30 p.m., Georgina Cole Library
Grades 3 to 6. Zines are small, handmade booklets that are perfect for sharing your thoughts, stories, art, or anything you care about. Check out examples of zines and then learn how to fold and create your own.
