The first lending library collection in Carlsbad began in 1916 at a general store.

The facility contains a Carlsbad history archive and a genealogical room.

It houses the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and the Children's Garden.

Located at 3368 Eureka Place, the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center houses bilingual Spanish-English materials, and offers adult literacy programs to the public.

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