Fines & Fees
Anyone (residents and nonresidents) with picture identification and proof of address may obtain a library card at no charge. Applications are available at all three Carlsbad City Library locations or register online.
Lending Policies
| Resource Type | Loan Period | Renew? | Fees | Overdue Fines |
| Books | 3 weeks | yes | no | Adult collection: 25¢ per day per item; Children's collection: 10¢ per day per item |
| Audiobooks | 3 weeks | yes | no | Adult collection: 25¢ per day per item; Children's collection: 10¢ per day per item |
| eBooks | 3 weeks | no | no | None; file expires |
| eAudiobooks | 3 weeks | no | no | None; file expires |
| Compact discs | 3 weeks | yes | no | Adult collection: 25¢ per day per item; Children's collection: 10¢ per day per item |
| DVDs: entertainment | 7 days | yes | $1 insurance fee | $1 per day per item |
| DVDs: documentary and instructional | 3 weeks | yes | $1 insurance fee | $1 per day per item |
| DVD sets (3 or more in one case) | 3 weeks | yes | $1 insurance fee | $1 per day per item |
| Video games | 3 weeks | yes | $1 insurance fee | $1 per day per item |
Renew by phone at 760-602-2019, in person or via the online catalog. DVDs and video games must be returned to a Carlsbad City Library location.
Other Fees
| Reserve a book | No fee to place reserve. $1 fine per title if item is not picked up within 10 days. |
| Interlibrary loans | $5 per title |
| Lost card replacement | $2 |
| Lost item | Replacement cost plus $5 processing fee |
| Printing/Photocopying | 20¢ per black and white copy; $1 per color copy |
| Accounts sent to collection |
$10 fee |