sra.carlsbadca.gov CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Summer Reading Adventure 2023 Find Your Voice June 20 – Aug. 5
What is the Summer Reading Adventure?
Readers of all ages can earn incentives as they learn, read and participate throughout the summer. Enjoy engaging and educational in-person and virtual programs and performances. This year’s theme, “Find Your Voice,” encourages patrons of all ages to share stories, create art, make music and use their voices for good.
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. Sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure challenge that matches your grade or age.
RECORD – Read and complete activities to earn BINGO. Track your progress in Beanstack. Can’t get to a computer? Talk to a staff member about a different option.
REWARDS – Earn reading rewards while supplies last. Visit your local Carlsbad City Library location to pick up your rewards; last day to pick up is Aug. 19.
BEANSTACK SUMMER READING PROGRAM
All library locations are open during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dove Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Children’s Services: 442-339-2047
Adult & Teen Services: 442-339-2038
librarian@carlsbadca.gov or libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov
Exploration HUB: 442-339-2039
Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Children’s Services: 442-339-2872
Adult & Teen Services: 442-339-2871
librarian@carlsbadca.gov or libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov
Library Learning Center 3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, CA 92008
General Info 442-339-5500
Bilingual Services 442-339-5500
Literacy Services 442-339-2878
bilingualservices@carlsbadca.gov
literacy@carlsbadca.gov
Text us: 760-354-9423
Chat us: https://carlsbadca.libanswers.com/
How do I pick up my rewards?
CHILDREN (Ages 0 to Grade 5)
Children’s Desk at Cole and Dove
Information Desk at Library Learning Center
TEENS (Grades 6 to 12)
Information Desk at Cole, Dove or Library Learning Center
ADULTS (Ages 18+)
Information Desk at Cole, Dove or Library Learning Center
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
COLOR KEY: Dove Library, Library Learning Center, Cole Library, Virtual, All Locations
Mondays
Toddler Time
June 19, 26 | July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30 a.m. | Cole Library
Community Room
Ages 18 to 36 months
Toddlers and caregivers are invited to join us for songs, movement, a story and play time. We will be weaving the Summer Reading Adventure theme of “Find Your Voice” into our Toddler Time programs.
LEGO Builder’s Club
June 26 | July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Grades 1 to 5
Do you like LEGOS? Come and show us what you can build!
¿Te gustan los LEGO? ¡Ven y muéstranos lo que puedes construir!
Paws to Read
June 19 | July 17
3:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Independent Readers
Join us and read your favorite stories to certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash.
Acompáñanos y lee tus cuentos favoritos a perros de terapia certificada por Love on a Leash.
Tuesdays
Baby Rhyme Time
June 20, 27 | July 18, 25 | August 1
10:30 a.m. | Cole Library Community Room
Ages 0 to 18 months
Babies and caregivers are invited to join us for rhymes, songs, and finger plays. We will be weaving the Summer Reading Adventure theme of “Find Your Voice” into our Baby Rhyme Time programs.
Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de cuento bilingüe
June 20, 27 | July 11, 18, 25 | August 1
10:30 a.m. | Library Learning Center
Ages 3 to 5
Join us every Tuesday in the Storytime Room for stories and a take-home craft!
Para familias con niños de tres a cinco años: ¡Acompáñenos cada martes para escuchar cuentos y obtener manualidades para llevar a casa! una manualidad!
Tinker Tuesday
June 20, 27 | July 18, 25 | August 1
3:30 p.m. | Dove Library Children’s Garden
Grades K to 3
An in-person summer program centered on STEAM activities with a focus on open exploration, games and stories celebrating achievements around the world. This program emphasizes finding your voice through poetry creation with painted illustrations and activities using natural materials.
Summer STEAM
June 27 | July 11, 25 | August 1
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library Community Room
Grades K to 6
Children in K-6 are encouraged to come to our Tuesday Afternoon Adventure programs. Each program will feature a different topic tying in with the Summer Reading Adventure theme of "Find Your Voice." Stories, activities, crafts and more!
Wednesdays
Summer Stories
June 21 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | August 2
10:30 a.m. | Dove Library
Children’s Garden
All ages
Join in the fun with stories, songs and movement that encourage development of early literacy and social skills in young children. Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen.
Wednesdays continued
Preschool Storytime
June 21, 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | August 2
10:30 a.m.| Cole Library
Community Room
Ages 3 to 5
Preschool-age children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs and play time. We will be weaving the Summer Reading Adventure theme of “Find Your Voice” into our Preschool Storytime Programs.
Read & Play Summer Club
June 21, 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | August 2
10:30 a.m. | Library Learning Center
Grades 1 to 4
A summer book club where children learn through reading, activities and games.
Un club de lectura de verano donde los niños aprenden a través de lectura, actividades y juegos.
Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de cuento bilingüe
June 21, 28 | July 5, 12, 19, 26 | August 2
3:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Ages 3 to 5/Para familias con niños de tres a cinco años
Join us every Wednesday in the Storytime Room for stories and a take-home craft!
¡Acompáñenos cada martes para escuchar cuentos y obtener manualidades para llevar a casa!
Paws to Read
June 21 | July 5, 19 | August 2
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library Community Room
Independent Readers
Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash will be available to listen to children read. This program helps to boost reading confidence in children, not to mention the dogs are cute!
Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleepover
July 19
10:30 a.m. | Cole Library Community Room
Ages 3 to 5
Join us for a special Preschool Storytime and bring along your stuffed animal friend. If you’d like, your stuffed animal can spend the night in the library and you can pick them up the next day. What adventures will they have in the library?
Thursdays
Preschool Pals Storytime
June 22, 29 | July 13, 20, 27
10:30 a.m. | Dove Library Children’s Area
Pre-schoolers
Preschool-age children and caregivers are invited for some Summer Reading Adventure theme “Find Your Voice" stories, songs, and activity.
Toddler Time
June 22, 29 | July 6, 13, 20, 27 | August 3
10:30 a.m. | Library Learning Center
Ages 18 to 36 months
Join us for a 20-minute interactive story time with songs and finger play. Stay after and develop social skills with a 15-minute group playtime.
Únase a nosotros para una hora de cuentos interactivo de 20 minutos con canciones y juegos. Quédate después y desarrolla habilidades sociales con un tiempo de juego grupal de 15 minutos.
Paws to Read
June 29 | July 6, 20 | August 3
3:30 p.m. | Dove Library Children’s Garden
Independent Readers
Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash will be available to listen to children read. This program helps to boost reading confidence in children, not to mention the dogs are cute!
STEM Builder’s Club
June 22 | July 13
3:30 p.m. | Dove Library Gowland Meeting Room
Ages 5 and older
Unleash your creativity and engineering skills with assorted building materials including Lego bricks and K’nex.
Saturdays
Saturday Stories
June 24 | July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | August 5 11:00 a.m. | Dove Library Children’s Area
All ages
Join us for some Saturday Stories for the entire family to enjoy.
CHILDREN’S PERFORMERS
Tickets are required for all the Dove Library events. Free tickets are available one week prior to event at the Dove location Children’s Desk. Tickets are not required for the Library Learning Center or Cole Library events.
Twinkle Time
Tuesday, June 20
All Ages
10:30 a.m. | Dove Library |
Schulman Auditorium
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center | Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
Let’s kick off the Summer Reading Adventure with pizazz! Twinkle Time will perform infectious pop songs that the whole family can enjoy. Join us as we ring in Summer Reading Adventure with fun and catchy tunes.
Wonders of Wildlife
Wednesday, June 28
All Ages
10:30 a.m. | Dove Library |
Children’s Garden
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center |
Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
Come learn about and meet a variety of animals. Wonders of Wildlife will put on a program that is sure to be “wild.” Don’t miss it! Tickets are not required.
Juggler David Cousin
Thursday, July 6
All Ages
10:30 a.m. | Dove Library |
Schulman Auditorium
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center |
Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
Prepare for a treat when award-winning
juggler David Cousin shows off his skills. David’s show never disappoints and you will walk away in awe of what you witness. Can you “juggle” your schedule to make sure you attend?
Zany Zoe
Tuesday, July 11
All Ages 10:30 a.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center | Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Dove Library | Schulman Auditorium
If you like magic, you’re in for a big surprise when Zany Zoe performs for the audience. This funny and talented magician is a fan favorite and her show is sure to be a hit.
Drumming with Chazz
Tuesday, July 18
All Ages 10:30 a.m. | Dove Library |
Schulman Auditorium
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center |
Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
Chazz is an incredible African drummer who will wow you with his abilities, not to mention make you laugh with his personality. Audience participation is always a given at Chazz’s shows. Be there!
The Party Puppet Show
Thursday, July 27
All Ages 10:30 a.m. | Cole Library |
Community Room
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center | Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Dove Library | Schulman Auditorium
A hilarious and entertaining time is in store for all who attend this program. The Party Puppet Show is full of laughs and is appropriate for the whole family. Don’t miss it!
Arty Loon
Thursday, August 3
All Ages 10:30 a.m. | Dove Library |
Schulman Auditorium
1:30 p.m. | Library Learning Center |
Storytime Room
3:30 p.m. | Cole Library | Community Room
It’s our Summer Reading Adventure finale! Arty Loon will dazzle you with magic, juggling, and more. You will laugh at Arty’s comedy and be wowed by his tricks. Let’s end the Summer Reading Adventure on a fun note!
PAGE TURNER ADVENTURES & ESCAPE ROOMS
Color Key: Library Learning Center, Virtual
Page Turner Adventures: “Kindly Ever After”
Ages 4 to 9
Carlsbad City Library is excited to bring back virtual programming with Page Turner Adventures. This summer’s theme is “Kindly Ever After.” Watch this online video series of stories, crafts and activities on the themes of friendship, cooperation, kindness and empathy. Accessing the streaming videos is free for all library users and will be available on our website throughout Summer Reading Adventure. To participate, visit sra.carlsbadca.gov or use the QR code.
“Matilda” Digital Escape Room
Families with children ages 5+
Have a fun-filled adventure in our digital escape room where you will solve puzzles to continue the story. Headmistress Trunchbull has unfairly given Matilda and her classmates detention. She promises to take extra care in disciplining those who rebel against her tyrannical rule. And a promise is a promise is a promise! Can you help Matilda and her friends escape detention and put an end to Miss Trunchbull’s endless bullying once and for all? To participate, visit sra.carlsbadca.gov or use the QR code.
“Wednesday” Digital Escape Room Teen and Adults
The game is afoot! Sharpen your detective skills with our escape room where you will solve puzzles to continue the story. Someone at Nevermore Academy has taken advantage of a rare planetary alignment that occurs once every 10,000 years to unleash dark spirits from the spirit realm into your world. Join Wednesday Addams, your highly perceptive friend with an affinity for the morbid, as you navigate the academy in search of clues to stop the culprit before the planetary alignment comes to an end. Otherwise, the dark spirits will wreak havoc across your world forever! To participate, visit sra.carlsbadca.gov or use the QR code.
“Matilda” Family Escape Room
Monday, June 26
4:00 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Families with children ages 5+
Have a fun-filled adventure in our escape room where you will solve puzzles to continue the story. Headmistress Trunchbull has unfairly given Matilda and her classmates detention. She promises to take extra care in disciplining those who rebel against her tyrannical rule. And a promise is a promise! Can you help Matilda and her friends escape detention and put an end to Miss Trunchbull’s endless bullying once and for all?
“Wednesday” Escape Room
Monday, July 24
4:00 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Grades 6 to 12
The game is afoot! Sharpen your detective skills with our escape room where you will solve puzzles to continue the story. Someone at Nevermore Academy has taken advantage of a rare planetary alignment that occurs once every 10,000 years to unleash dark spirits from the spirit realm into your world. Join Wednesday Addams, your highly perceptive friend with an affinity for the morbid, as you navigate the academy in search of clues to stop the culprit before the planetary alignment comes to an end. Otherwise, the dark spirits will wreak havoc across your world forever!
ESCAPE
TEEN EVENTS
Teen Events: Going into Grades 7 to 12
Color Key: Dove Library, Library Learning Center, Cole Library, Virtual, All Locations
Book Warriors
Teen Book Club Meetings
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Zoom For registration details, email libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov
June 20 – Discuss the fantasy mystery book “Queen of the Tiles” by Hanna Alkaf
July 18 – Discuss the fantasy book “Belladonna” by Adalyn Grace
Author Event with Peter McBride
Wednesday, June 21 5:30 p.m. | Dove Library Gowland Meeting Room
Join teacher author Peter McBride BA, MEd, discuss his book “Dropping in on the Waves of Life: Tales on the Way to Becoming an Adult.” The book is about his life experiences and lessons learned from surfing and some not, told with humor and warmth. Find out why the author hopes reading this book will make a positive difference in your life and those around you.
Teen Talent Show
Thursday, July 13 6 p.m. | Dove Library
Schulman Auditorium
Calling all teens entering grades 7 to12. Carlsbad’s got talent!
Showcase your amazing singing, dancing, reading of original works or other talents in front of a live audience at the annual Teen Talent Show. Members of the community of all ages are invited to watch.
The top three performers will receive rewards such as a Lego Guitar, HP Sprocket Photo printer or a Cricut Joy. If you are interested in performing, register here.
Author Event with Tracy Badua
Saturday, July 29
2 p.m. | Dove Library Schulman Auditorium
Join us for a talk with local San Diego author Tracy Badua and hear about her career, journey with writing and learn about her books. Ms. Badua is the recipient of the 2023 Sid Fleischman Humor Award for her middle grade novel
“Freddie vs. The Family Curse,” a funny and adventurous book about a Filipino boy named Freddie who thinks he might be able to break the family curse.
Her most recent novel, “This is Not a Personal Statement,” is about a student who gets rejected from her dream college and in a panic forges her own acceptance letter. This book is available for checkout in the teen section. Feel free to submit your questions for Ms. Badua and maybe yours will get answered.
Find Your Voice Through Art
Monday, July 31
4:00 p.m. | Library Learning Center
Grades 6 to 12
Express yourself through art and show us what you can make! Join us for an hour of art and create an art piece to take home. All supplies will be provided.
ART
SPECIAL EVENTS
Color Key: Dove Library, Cole Library
Write On! “Find Your Voice”
Remedies for the Reluctant Writer
Friday, June 23
1:00-2:30 p.m. | Cole Community Room
Teen and Adults
Do you have a story to tell, but can’t get started? Join this workshop led by Patricia Benesh, Ed.D and bring some story ideas or a previous draft to get a jump start.
Grow Your Garden: Successful Vegetable Gardening with Dr. David Boucher, Master Gardener
Saturday, June 24
10 a.m. – noon | Dove Library Courtyard
All Ages
Swap succulents, seeds, fruits, vegetables and herbs from your garden with your neighbors and learn new gardening techniques.
Magician Michael Rayner
Monday, July 10 6 p.m. | Dove Library Schulman Auditorium
Teens and Adults
Come watch this wonderful magician wow the crowd with tricks and magic. Michael Raynor has been featured on “America’s Got Talent” and “Late, Late Show with James Corden.” He has over 100 million followers on TikTok and Instagram and is most famous for his hamburger umbrella trick.
Grow Your Garden: Seed Collecting & Saving with Lisa Marun, Master Gardener & Writer
Saturday, July 22
10 a.m. – noon | Cole Library
All Ages
Swap succulents, seeds, fruits, vegetables and herbs from your garden with your neighbors and learn new gardening techniques.
StoryWalk
Stories step off the page at this year’s StoryWalk where you can enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The library is bringing two children’s books, “Ear Worm!” by Johanna Knowles, illustrated by Galia Bernstein and “Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem” by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Loren Long, to local parks to inspire you to raise your voice. Stroll through the parks and experience these stories in a whole new way.
Buena Vista Reservoir Park
Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
La Costa Canyon Park
Pueblo St. and Rana Ct.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Maxton Brown Park
Corner of Laguna Dr. and State St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
EXPLORATION HUB EVENTS
Dove Library 2nd Floor | For registration details call: 442-339-2039
Classes are free and for patrons ages 13 and up unless otherwise indicated. All supplies and equipment are provided. Register for classes: www.carlsbadca.gov/hub
Silhouette Cameo: “Change the World” Jar
Save your coins and bills in a personalized “Change the World” jar and donate to a cause close to your heart. Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo design software to create text and trace pre-selected images. Then get tips and tricks on how to adhere the vinyl to a jar. Take the jar home and make a change.
Silhouette Cameo: Shadow Box with 3D Paper Layers
Find your voice and create a 3D layered cardstock design to place inside a shadow box. Use pre-selected images and text to learn how to use Silhouette Studio software to create the design, cut it out on the Silhouette cutter and assemble it in the correct order. Take home a piece of art in a small shadow box.
Teen Arduino: Keyboard Instrument
(Grades 7 to 12)
Electronics projects can be musical. Learn how to make different tones on the Arduino by using a piezo buzzer and analog pins to create a keyboard. Get hands on experience with uploading computer code to the Arduino circuit board.
Teen Silhouette Cameo: Shadow Box with 3D Paper Layers
(Grades 7 to 12)
Find your voice and create a 3D layered cardstock design to place inside a shadow box. Use pre-selected images and text to learn how to use Silhouette Studio software to create the design, cut it out on the Silhouette cutter and assemble it in the correct order. Take home a piece of art in a small shadow box.
Teen Tinkercad 3D Design: Art Dice (Grades 7 to 12)
Not sure what your next piece of art will be? Learn how to use Tinkercad 3D design software to make your own set of art dice. Use the text tool to add words like Watercolor, Portrait, Landscape or Oil Paint to different sides of a cube shape. It will be printed on the 3D printer for you to roll the dice and spark inspiration.
Tinkercad 3D Design: Personalized Guitar Pick
Make music with a personalized guitar pick, designed by you and printed on the 3D printer. Get an introduction to the Tinkercad 3D design software and learn how to manipulate shapes to create the guitar pick.
Tinkercad 3D Design: Writer’s Dice
Do you have writer’s block? Learn how to use Tinkercad 3D design software to create writer’s dice based on the concept of the 5 W’s (Who, What, Where, When and Why). We will create a die using the text tool, add words to the different sides to help inspire your creative juices.
MOVIE EVENTS
July Movies: Find Your Voice
Wednesdays at 4 & 7 p.m. | Dove Library
Schulman Auditorium
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
July 5
Documentary (2019, PG-13, 2h 0m)
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career.
The Great Debaters
July 12
Biography, Drama, Romance (2007, PG-13, 2h 6m)
Denzel Washington directed and stars in this uplifting true story, which chronicles the rise of a debate team at a small all-black college in Texas during the 1930s.
He Named Me Malala
July 19
Documentary, Biography (2015, PG-13, 1h 28m)
Profiling Malala Yousafzai, a young women’s rights activist from Pakistan who has endured attempts on her life by the Taliban for her outspoken opinions on equal access to education.
Big Eyes
July 26
Biography, Crime, Drama (2014, PG-13, 1h 46m)
Biopic of artist Margaret Keane, who lived in obscurity while her husband Walter shot to fame by claiming that he was responsible for her popular portraits of little children with saucer-like eyes.
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