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, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, 10 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.

The Library Homebound Program ensures that homebound individuals have access to a wide range of library materials which are delivered directly to their residences by trained volunteers. This free service is open to City of Carlsbad residents who meet one or more of the following requirements:

• Are prevented by medical reasons from visiting the library
• Are in a high-risk category for COVID-19 per the CDC guidelines
• Have a permanent or temporary physical or mental disability
• Are a caregiver for adults or children with physical or mental disabilities
• Have relinquished their driver’s license due to age
• Other individuals on case-by-case basis

Books, audiobooks, CDs and movies are selected based on the patron's preferences and requests.

To sign up for this service, call Homebound Supervisor, Susan Burke at 442-339-2914.

A Carlsbad City Library card is required.

Interested in volunteering?

Just a few hours a month is all it takes to make a difference. Training is provided. To learn more, please call the volunteer coordinator at 442-339-2042.