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Carlsbad City Library reports year-over-year gains; winter reading challenge and cultural events draw larger audiences
Summary
Library staff told the board that visits, circulation and program participation rose year over year for January–February 2026, crediting Sunday openings and community partnerships; the Winter Reading Challenge and a Black History Month program were singled out as notable successes.
Carlsbad City Library staff reported year-over-year increases in visits, circulation and program participation for January and February 2026 at the March 25 board meeting.
"This year's challenge was an exceptional success, surpassing not only our community goal, but also all of our previous participation records," Principal Librarian Laura Stanger told…
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