All events are free unless otherwise noted. Download the event flier. For more information, call 760-602-2026.
T. Jefferson Parker's Iron River
An Afternoon with T. Jefferson Parker
Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
Author T. Jefferson Parker will discuss and sign his books. Seating is limited and tickets are required. Free tickets will be given out at Schulman Auditorium beginning an hour before the talk. Books will be available for purchase at the library from Mysterious Galaxy.
Book Discussions
Read Iron River and join us for a lively discussion about the book:
Iron River Debate
Tuesday, April 17, 7-8 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad High School’s award-winning Speech and Debate Team will debate the critical and issues in
Iron River at this entertaining and thought-provoking event.
A Look Behind Iron River
Thursday, April 19, 7-8 p.m.
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
A lively panel discussion exploring the themes of Iron River will be led by Dr. Vivienne Bennett, professor of Border Studies at Cal State University San Marcos.
La Reina del Sur: Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place
The Library Learning Center will host a Spanish-language book discussion for La reina del sur/The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, a mesmerizing tale of a young woman who becomes the creator and boss of a criminal empire.
Carlsbad Reads Together
Movies
Mystery films will be shown Wednesdays, April 11, 18 and 25 in the library’s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Call 760-602-2026 for titles.
Youth Event
Wednesday, April 18, 6-8 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to help solve a mystery at the library. Sign-ups required by visiting or calling the Children’s Desk at 760-602-2047.
Carlsbad Playreaders
Carlsbad Playreaders presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
Christie’s classic mystery will be brought to life on stage in this play reading. Suggested donation of $5 general/$1 student.
T. Jefferson Parker will be visiting Carlsbad City Library to discuss
Iron River and sign copies of his books on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase at the library from Mysterious Galaxy. Seating is limited. Free tickets, limit two per person, will be distributed beginning at 1 p.m.
What is Carlsbad Reads Together?
Carlsbad Reads Together is a citywide reading program that is patterned after successful initiatives in other communities across the nation. Since 1998, more than 300 cities have participated. The goal is to encourage members of a community to come together and read and discuss the same book, cultivating a love of lifelong learning and adding richness to the experience of reading.
How and why are books selected?
The Library forms a selection committee for Carlsbad Reads Together and aims to find a book that will appeal to a wide audience of many ages, is available in several different forms (paperback, audiobook), and is ripe with topics for discussion.
Who can participate?
Anyone who lives in, works in, or visits Carlsbad is encouraged to participate and attend any of the numerous events that the Library schedules for each Carlsbad Reads Together program.
What's the best way to participate?
Once a book is selected, check it out from the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, the Georgina Cole Library or the Library Learning Center. Or purchase a copy from a local bookstore. Attend one (or more) of the Library's book discussions, film screenings or other events. All events are free.