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All three Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts locations offer access to free, unsecured public Wi-Fi in addition to computers, printing, mobile printing, copying and scanning during regular business hours. Fax services are available at Cole and Dove libraries for a fee. Please see below for details.

Wi-Fi Internet Access
Wi-Fi Printing
Computer Labs
Print, Copy & Scan
Fax Services

The city of Carlsbad offers free, unsecured public Wi-Fi at all three library locations.

To connect:

On your device, view available Wi-Fi networks.
Select Library Guest and join the network.
An agreement page with Terms & Conditions will be launched in the browser.
Click Connect to join.
Having problems connecting? Try visiting https://wifi.carlsbadca.gov.

Troubleshooting tips:

In your Wi-Fi settings, forget the Library Guest network, then reconnect.
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi off and back on.
Restart your device.
VPNs are not compatible with the Wi-Fi service.
Some older devices may not be compatible with the Wi-Fi service.
For problems connecting to Library Guest, go to https://wifi.carlsbadca.gov or try using a different browser (e.g., Safari, Chrome or Edge).

Library patrons receive free prints and copies each month. See staff for details.

To print over Wi-Fi:

Connect your device to the Library Guest Wi-Fi network.
Scan the QR code above or go to https://iprint.carlsbadca.gov
Enter Library Card Number for Printing and Log in.
Select Upload to add your print job to the print queue.
On your device, tap Preview to review your print job.
Adjust file settings: black & white or color, single or double-sided, number of copies.
Go to a Xerox printer and log on with your library card number.
Select Print Release to view your Virtual Balance.
Select your print job from the list by tapping the screen.
The information box on the right side of the screen shows the number of pages and the amount deducted from your Virtual Balance.
Select Print at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Exit to return to the main menu.
Tap your library card number in the upper left corner and then Log Out to end your session.

Supported file formats:

Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®
PDF
Images
Text (CSV, RTF, TXT)

Tips:

Our Wi-Fi printing service will not appear as an installed printer.
A print button will not be displayed on your device. Use the Xerox machine to print.
Wi-Fi printing service accessible via the Library Guest network.
Save before uploading: To print webpages and emails, save them as files on your device.

We have increased public internet computer access to a maximum of 240 minutes per day across all participating city locations. Computers can be accessed at all three library facilities as well as the Senior Center and Pine Avenue Community Center. A Carlsbad City Library card is required to use public internet computers.

All three Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts locations offer access to computers, printing, mobile printing, copying and scanning during regular business hours. Scanning is available at no charge. Print services can also be accessed at the Senior Center and Pine Avenue Community Center.

Library patrons receive free prints and copies each month. See staff for details.

Faxing is available at Dove and Cole libraries and is send only (faxes cannot be received).

Rates (requires a credit or debit card):

USA, Canada & Caribbean: $1.75 first page, $1 additional pages
International: $3.95 first page, $3.45 additional pages