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Libraries in Carlsbad

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Carlsbad City Library by the numbers

Visits a year

363,803

Items borrowed a year

1.0 million

473,459 children’s items

Free programs a year

632

17,437 attendees

E-books

18,843

Public computers

122

Library map

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Dove Library

Main library

1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad 92011

About 48 hours a week

(760) 602-2038

64,000 sq ft · 1.9 mi from downtown

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center

3368 Eureka Place, Carlsbad 92008

About 48 hours a week

(760) 931-4500

11,393 sq ft · 3.5 mi from downtown

Georgina Cole Library

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad 92008

About 48 hours a week

(760) 434-2870

24,600 sq ft · 3.9 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Carlsbad?

3 public library locations: Dove Library, Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, Georgina Cole Library.

What is the main library in Carlsbad?

Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, open about 48 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad City Library reports about 98,564 registered borrowers and 363,803 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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