All three Carlsbad library locations are providing contactless call-in curbside service. Community members with library items ready to pick up will be contacted by the library with instructions. 

Curbside service hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

To reserve a book or other library material, use the online catalog or call the library at 442-339-2096. Para ayuda en español llame 442-339-5500.

Follow these steps:

1. Place an item on hold in the library's online catalog, and you will be notified when your hold is available.
2. You may pick up materials during the library's drive-up service time.
3. Upon arrival, please follow directional signage to designated curbside parking.
4. Call staff on the number provided at curbside with your library card ready.
5. Staff will bring library items to your car.
6. Once staff has moved out of the way of your car, you are free to leave.