Summer Reading Adventure 2025

Summer Reading Adventure

2025

June 1 to Aug. 10

What is the Summer Reading Adventure?

Readers of all ages can earn rewards as they read throughout the summer. Enjoy special events, performances and educational programs all summer long while earning rewards for reading. This year’s theme, “Level Up at Your Library,” encourages participants to explore new skills, discover hobbies and find great books at all three library locations.

Para información en español sobre la Aventura de Lectura de Verano 2025, visita el sitio web de la biblioteca. Aventura de lectura de verano 2025 | Carlsbad City Library, CA

How do I participate?

• Register – Visit carlsbadlibrary.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack Tracker app for Android or iOS. Log into your account or create one if you are a new reader.

• Record – Readers of all ages record their reading minutes in Beanstack.

• Report – Children 12 and under can receive a free book by sharing their recent reads with a friendly volunteer in the children’s area of each library location.

• Rewards – Rewards will be available for pickup starting June 9 at all library locations. Minutes

First reward 300 Second reward

600 Entry into end of summer raffle

Keep reading! For every hour read after 600 minutes, choose a treasure chest item while supplies last.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Color Key: Dove Library, Library Learning Center, Cole Library, All Locations

For additional events for adults, teens and children (including our weekly story times), please visit our online events calendar or come to the library and pick up a calendar for free!

These special events are best suited for families unless otherwise noted. All events are free and open to the public. Space is limited at these events; please arrive early.

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Zany Zoe 

Monday, June 9, 3 p.m.

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Energetic and funny, Zany Zoe dazzles with her magic and mystifies her audiences.

Wild Wonders

Thursday, June 19, 11 a.m.

Georgina Cole Library

Meet animal ambassadors from all over the world with an interactive visit from Wild Wonders.

Mr. Markus Music

Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m.

Library Learning Center

Sing and dance along to original music from the very talented and funny Mr. Markus.

Wild Wonders 

Monday, June 30, 3 p.m.

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Meet animal ambassadors from all over the world with an interactive visit from Wild Wonders.

Craig Newton

Saturday, July 12, 3 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

Level up your musical literacy with Craig Newton as he plays instruments to take his audience on a trip through history and culture.

Arty Loon

Wednesday, July 16, 2 p.m.

Library Learning Center

Fan-favorite Arty Loon returns with his jaw-dropping comedy magic show.

Anime Your Way

For ages nine and up Wednesday, July 16, 5 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

Level up your art skills! Learn to draw a new and original anime character from former “Simpsons” artist Carlos Nieto.

Dig Dug Puppets 

Monday, July 21, 3 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Enjoy a lively puppet show with some very colorful—and funny— prehistoric creatures.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Georgina Cole Library

Bring your stuffed animal and join us on the front lawn for snacks, crafts, stories and songs at our annual Teddy Bear Picnic! If your stuffed animal is brave enough it’s welcome to stay at the library for our Stuffy Sleepover!

Brettso the Great Wednesday, July 30, 3 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

Brettso the Great amazes with his interactive and funny magic show.

Wild Wonders

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.

Library Learning Center

Meet animal ambassadors from all over the world with an interactive visit from Wild Wonders.

Ralph’s World 

Thursday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Level up your dance moves as you rock along with the famous Ralph from Ralph’s World.

This event is best suited for teens and adults:

Samantha Mills Author Event

Saturday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m.

Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Come hear author Samantha Mills discuss her book “The Wings Upon Her Back” and level up your reading!

Free tickets for performances at the Dove Library will be available one week in advance of each event.

Check out these weekly additions at Carlsbad City Libraries during the Summer Reading Adventure!

Weekly Chess Meet-Up

Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m.

Library Learning Center

Join us for our Community Chess Meet-Up, open to all ages and skill levels. Chess boards and pieces are provided, and we also have five chess sets available to checkout to practice and play at home!

Level-Up LEGO

Saturdays, 2 – 3 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Ages 5 & up

Come build what you’ve been reading and share with a Summer Reading Adventure volunteer.

Bubble Bliss

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane (Children’s Garden)

All ages and families are welcome. Come and enjoy a state of bubble happiness at the Dove Library. Throughout the summer, families are invited to blissfully play with bubbles in the Children’s garden.

This event is debuting over the summer!

Tween Game Time

Mondays: June 9, July 14 and Aug.11, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Georgina Cole Library

For tweens, ages 9 – 12 or grades 3rd – 6th: Starting on June 9, join us on the second Monday of the month for games and snacks! Bring your friends or make new ones.

EXPLORATION HUB EVENTS

Level up in the Exploration HUB at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane this summer to learn all about the 3D printer, the silhouette cameo and basic coding and robotic skills.

CULTURAL ARTS EVENTS

For a complete list of ways you can “level up” your creativity, visit the Cultural Arts page https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts

Courtyard Concerts

Saturdays: June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9, 5 p.m.

Ann Kulchin Courtyard, Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

One-hour, family friendly performances of live music. Dancing encouraged!

Reel Wednesday: The Wild Robot

Rated PG, 102 Minutes Wednesday, June 11, 4 & 7 p.m.

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot is stranded on an uninhabited island. Come enjoy this animated story based on the best-selling book by Peter Brown.

Friday Cinema Series: The King of Kong

Rated PG -13, 79 minutes Friday, July 18, 4 & 7 p.m.

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks

Fridays, June 20 through Aug. 22. No concert on July 4

Visit the TGIF website for a complete list of bands and locations. Free family art activities at every performance. Concert and activities are generously supported by the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation.

• Friends of the Carlsbad Library

• Dave & Buster’s

• Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

• Rubio’s Coastal Grill

• San Diego Automotive Museum

• San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

• The San Diego Natural History Museum

Locations & Hours:

Mon – Thurs: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fri – Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. (Dove and Cole Libraries only)

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane 1775 Dove Lane