Please visit the events calendar for a schedule of all Library programs for children and families.

PowerPoint for Kids with Mr. Vrabel

Learn to create PowerPoint presentations in a 3-week session. Sign-ups required. Grades 3-5.

Thursdays, March 18, 25, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Learning Center

St. Patrick's Day Party

Party Irish style with crafts, stories and fun from the Emerald Isle. Ages 5 and up. Space is limited; sign-ups required at the Children's Desk.

Tuesday, March 16, 3:30 p.m., Dove Library in the Gowland Meeting Room

Project Wildlife

A wonderful program with ways to recognize and co-habitate with local animals, featuring live animal ambassadors. Grades K-5. Space is limited to first 35 participants. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk.

Tuesday, March 30, 3:30 p.m., Cole Library in the Community Room

Kite Building Workshop

Kites have been enjoyed and used for thousands of years. Students will use household
materials and imagination to build and fly kites. Presented by the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Grades 3-5. Space is limted to first 30 participants. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk.

Tuesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m., Cole Library in the Community Room

Drop & Swap Book Swap!

Celebrate National Library Week by bringing in a gently used book and swapping it for another title. Monday - Saturday at the Children’s Desk. One book per child. Preschool through Grade 8.

Monday, April 12 - Saturday, April 17, Dove Library at the Children's Desk

Pet ABCs

Learn about the wants and needs of your special animal friend. If you have a pet or are thinking about getting one, this information will help you be a better caregiver. Presented by Helen Woodward’s Early Explorations. Grades K-5. Limited to first 30 participants. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk.

Tuesday, April 13, 3:30 p.m., Cole Library in the Community Room

Bingo for Books

Come join the fun and play bingo for a chance to win books! Ages 5 and up. Space is limited; sign-ups required at the Children’s Desk.

Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m., Dove Library in the Gowland Meeting Room

"Carlsbad Reads Together" Family Film

Join us for a cinematic retelling of the classic novel, The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Burnford. This outstanding family adventure follows three domesticated pets--two dogs and a cat--as they embark on an extraordinary journey through untamed wilderness to find their way home. All ages welcome. Rated G, 84 minutes.

Wednesday, April 28, 3:30 p.m., Cole Library in the Community Room