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Library reports show rising programs and circulation; business and women’s‑history events draw residents

3104842 · April 23, 2025
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Carlsbad library staff reported year‑over‑year growth in programming and attendance for March 2025, highlighted partnerships supporting small businesses and a Women's History Month coaching panel. Staff corrected previously reported program totals and attributed circulation increases to policy changes and collection management.

Library staff briefed the Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees on March statistics and program highlights during the April 23 meeting.

Laura Stanger, principal librarian, described two March programs: a four‑session Start Up Essentials business series delivered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, MiraCosta College and the City’s Economic Development office, and a Women’s History Month event titled "Breaking the Barriers in a Male‑Dominated Industry,"…

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