HAPPENINGS - City of Carlsbad

Author Talks, Films, Concerts, Poetry and More: 

Serving as a Community Gathering Place 

Summer Reading Program 

now – Aug. 3 

It’s Not Too Late! 

FoR ALL AGeS 

Stop by any of the three libraries 

to sign up for this free program 

featuring activities, reading 

incentives and entertainment 

for all ages. Special thanks to the 

Friends of the Carlsbad Library for 

their continued sponsorship of this program. 

Summer Concert 

Sunday, July 15 

2 p.m. 

PAtRICk BeRRoGAIn’S 

Hot CLUB CoMBo 

Georgina Cole Library 

Community Room 

1250 Carlsbad Village Drive 

Patrick Berrogain’s Hot Club 

Combo featuring Tripp Sprague 

on saxophone and Patrick on guitar will perform 

lively originals in the Gypsy jazz style as well as 

arrangements of Django Reinhardt’s greatest hits. 

Free admission. Seating is limited and first come, first 

served. For more information, call 760-602-2400 

x8149. Sponsored by Friends of the Carlsbad Library. 

HAPPENINGS 

at your Library 

Library Hours & Locations 

CARLSBAD CIty LIBRARy 

1775 Dove Lane 

760-602-2049 

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 

Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Sunday 1-5 p.m. 

GeoRGInA CoLe LIBRARy 


760-434-2870 

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 

Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Sunday 1-5 p.m. 

july/august 2012 

LIBRARy LeARnInG CenteR 

3368 Eureka Place 

760-931-4500 

Monday-Thursday 11a.m.-6 p.m. 

Friday & Saturday 11a.m.-5 p.m. 

Literacy Tutoring 

760-931-4510 

Additional mornings and evenings by appointment 

HoLIDAy CLoSUReS 

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed for 

Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. 

For more information about Library programs and 

services, visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org or 

www.facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary. 

C I T Y O F 

CARLSBAD

Carlsbad Playreaders 

Carlsbad City Library 

Ruby G. Schulman 

Auditorium 


Donations of $5 general/$1 student 

accepted at the door. Call 760-602-2026 for recorded 

information or visit www.carlsbadplayreaders.org. 

Monday, Aug. 20 

7:30 p.m. 

ReCkLeSS 

by Craig Lucas 

Directed by D. J. Sullivan 

From playwright Craig Lucas (Prelude to a Kiss), comes 

a darkly comic tale of a modern-day Alice in a perilous 

winter wonderland. Forced to flee her home on 

Christmas Eve, Rachel plunges into a series of zany 

misadventures. Thus begins an existential road trip 

wherein the heroine navigates a madcap labyrinth of 

strange places and people, all while searching for home. 

Cinema Series of Carlsbad 

Saturday, July 14 

2 p.m. 

MICMACS 

(2009, Rated R, 104 min.) 


Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 


Free Admission 

A whimsical fantasy/comedy from Jean-Pierre Jeunet 

(Amelie, The City of Lost Children). An eccentric band of 

tinkerers and circus folk join forces with an offbeat hero 

to support his quest for revenge against a weapons 

manufacturer. In French with English subtitles. 

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Carlsbad Film Series 


Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 


Free Admission 

August films feature lively before and after discussions 

led by film buff Ann Zivotsky. Arrive anytime after 5:30 

p.m. to watch special features. Call 760-602-2026 for 

recorded information. 

July: Family Movie Nights 

Wednesday, July 11 

6 p.m. 

DoLPHIn tALe 

(2011, Rated PG, 113 min.) 

Inspired by the amazing true story 

of a boy who discovers an injured 

dolphin. When the dolphin’s tail is 

removed to save her, the boy will 

stop at nothing to get a prosthetic 

tail for his beloved friend. Starring Morgan Freeman and 

Ashley Judd. 


6 p.m. 

LeGenD oF tHe 

GUARDIAnS 

(2010, Rated PG, 97 min.) 

In this animated film based on the 

popular children’s book series, a 

young owl is abducted by an evil owl 

army, and must daringly escape to 

the island of Ga’Hoole with newfound friends to seek 

out the legendary Guardians to help defeat the evil force. 


6 p.m. 

RIo 

(2011, Rated G, 96 min.) 

This comedy-adventure centers 

on Blu, a flightless Macaw who 

acts more human than bird. When 

Blu, the last of his kind, discovers 

there’s another Macaw alive, he 

embarks on an adventure to magical Rio. He meets 

Jewel and an array of colorful characters that help him 

learn to fly. Featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway, 

Jesse Eisenberg and George Lopez.

August: Tom Hanks Tribute 

Wednesday, Aug. 15 

6 p.m. 

A LeAGUe oF 

tHeIR oWn 

(1992, Rated PG, 128 min.) 

This comedy set in the World War II 

era focuses on two sisters who 

join the first female professional 

baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst 

their own growing rivalry. Tom Hanks plays the team 

manager, a washed-up pro who takes the team all the 

way to the World Series. Directed by Penny Marshall. 

Also starring Geena Davis and Madonna. 


6 p.m. 

PHILADeLPHIA 

(1993, Rated PG-13, 125 min.) 

Jonathan Demme’s moving drama 

stars Tom Hanks in an Academy 

Award-winning performance. 

When Andrew (Hanks), a rising 

star at a prestigious law firm, is found out to be 

HIV positive and fired under false pretenses, he 

decides to take his employers to court. Denzel 

Washington co-stars as the lawyer who reluctantly 

takes Andrew’s case and learns to overcome his 

misconceptions. Featuring Jason Robards, Antonio 

Banderas and Joanne Woodward. 


6 p.m. 

AnGeLS & DeMonS 

(2009, Rated PG-13, 138 min.) 

Director Ron Howard teams 

up again with Tom Hanks for 

the sequel to the international 

blockbuster adaption of Dan 

Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code. This thriller follows 

respected symbolist Robert Langdon and scientist 

Vittoria Vetra as they begin tracking a secret 

brotherhood, the Illuminati. Clues lead them to all 

corners of the Vatican. Also starring Ewan McGregor. 

Films and Carlsbad Playreaders are made possible in 

part by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s 

Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund. 

Book Clubs 

Enjoy five monthly book clubs meeting at either 

Carlsbad City Library or Cole Library: 


Gowland Meeting Room 

First Wednesday Book Club 

First Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. 

July 4 No Meeting 

Aug. 1 Sarah’s Key 

First thursday Book Club 

First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 

July 5 Timequake 

Aug. 2 Crime and Punishment 

Monday night Classics Book Club 

Fourth Monday of every month, 7 p.m. 

July 23 Neuromancer 

Aug. 27 Ragtime 



tuesday evening Book Club 

First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. 

July 3 The Tiger’s Wife 

Aug. 7 The Catcher in the Rye 

thursday Afternoon Book Club 

Second Thursday of every month, 2 p.m. 

July 12 Empire of the Summer Moon 

Aug. 9 Doc: a Novel 

Donate using the Library’s 

Amazon Wish List 

Now we have a fast and easy way for patrons to 

purchase specific titles for the library’s collection. Just 

visit www.amazon.com and type in “Carlsbad City 

Library wish list” to find a list of wanted books. Any 

books purchased for the library via our Amazon Wish 

List will be mailed directly to us and added to the 

collection. All books are considered a tax deduction so 

donate today!

New Service: 

Gadget Tutoring 

doesn’t matter. Dr. Phil Goscienski will explain these Saturday, medical 

Friends of the 

Aug. feature 4, 9 performances a.m. to of 4 songs p.m. and stories pre 

Carlsbad Library 

flip-flops and several others that could make a difference in 

presents Sunday, Aug. with 5, 1 cultural to 3 and p.m. historic detail that will serve t 

helping you to stay healthy. A preview of upcoming class 

Carlsbad City Library is now 

listener’s appreciation of the Irish folk tradition 

where he will cover: Ten steps to Avoid Cancer, Ten ways to 

offering an exciting service: free SUPER Carlsbad upcoming, City Library 

5 week class, being offered this fall 

prevent Dementia & Alzheimer’s, Ten Health Myths exposed, 

tutoring sessions for patrons 

Gowland City Meeting Library. (2:45-3:30 Room pm) 

Supermarket Suicide & Restaurant SUMMER 

Roulette, and Health 

interested in learning how Care to Meltdown. down- Look for this class SALE 1775 Dove Jim Lane Hinton Folksinger/ Songwriter/ Folklorist, 

in the fall at Carlsbad City 

been performing folk music professionally for 

load library eBooks to their Library gadgets. Learning Center. (2:00-2:45 Gowland Meeting pm) Room Get ready for He this sings Friends and accompanies of himself on guitar, m 

at the Dove Library 

Learn more about the Serra Philip Digital Goscienski, MD, retired 1775 from Dove the Lane 

Navy with the rank Carlsbad Library harmonica, event! and bodhran Sale (the Irish drum). He s 

of captain, and head of the Infectious Diseases Branch, in 

Download Library and how you can 

includes coffee the table traditional and songs art of books, Ireland performing at p 

the Department of Pediatrics at the Naval Regional Medical 

schools, churches and coffee houses througho 

use your device (eReader, tablet, 

vintage newspapers and magazines, 

Center in San Diego. Formerly Clinical Professor of Pediatrics 

states. He has founded and directed two succe 

smartphone, etc.) to get eBooks, at the University in of California signed at San books, Diego School games, of Medicine, puzzles and much more! Most 

groups, and served seven years as the contem 

a one-on-one session with a knowledgeable volunteer 

he continues to teach medical items students are like-new on a volunteer and basis. will be half-price director for on Fletcher Sunday. Hills Presbyterian Church. 

gadget tutor. Please bring your device so you can set up For more information, call 760-602-2020 or email 

access to services, install and register apps, and begin carlsbadfriends@sandwich.net. 

enjoying eBooks. Tutors are available days, nights and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, through California State University San Marcos, provides 

weekends. Contact Dove Reference (760-602-2038; of courses at numerous locations in North County and Temecula, catering to ages 50 

librarian@carlsbadca.gov) to make an appointment. Volunteer Orientations 

We bring the program to the people - for the Pure Joy of Learning! 

Saturday, July 21 

9:30 a.m. 

Osher Institute of 

Lifelong Learning 


2 p.m. 


Ruby G. Schulman 

Auditorium 


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 

through California State University, 

San Marcos, is offering two free lectures in this 

dynamic program for patrons 50 and older. You’ll get 

a sneak peek of classes that will be offered at the 

Library later this fall. 

HeALtH MAtteRS: 

Fact or Fallacies with Philip Goscienski, MD 

2-2:45 p.m. 

Today’s facts may be tomorrow’s fallacies and Dr. 

Goscienski will explain current medical trends that 

could make a difference in helping you stay healthy. 

tHe IRISH FoLk tRADItIon: 

Songs & Stories, Laughter & tears with Jim Hinton 

2:45-3:30 p.m. 

Folklorist and entertainer Jim Hinton will explore the 

depths of Irish folksong and story. For more information, 

call 760-750-8712 or visit www.csusm.edu/el/olli. 

Today’s facts may be tomorrow’s fallacies. If you thought that 

too much calcium causes kidney stones and too little leads 

to osteoporosis you have some surprises coming. Eating 

cholesterol won’t harm you but eating cold cuts might. If 

you think that you have fat genes you’re probably right but it 

Super Summer Sale 




Learn about the wide variety of 

volunteer opportunities available 

by attending the next Volunteer 

Orientation. Please contact Tammy 

Atherton, Volunteer Coordinator, at 760-434-2877 or 

email tammy.atherton@carlsbadca.gov to sign up. 

Volunteer Literacy Tutor 

Orientations 

Library Learning Center 

3368 eureka Place 

Songs and Stories, Laughter and 

Folklorist and entertainer Jim Hinton explore t 

Irish folksong and story. We will see how Irelan 

poetic tradition, troubled history, and unrivale 

yielded a rich harvest of folksong and story. Th 

For more information Call 760-750-8712 or Visit www.csusm.ed 

tuesday, July 10, noon to 2 p.m. 

thursday, July 19, 6 to 8 p.m. 

tuesday, Aug. 7, noon to 2 p.m. 

thursday, Aug.16, 6 to 8 p.m. 

If you’re interested in learning more about 

becoming a volunteer tutor for English-speaking 

adults, consider attending a no-obligation orientation. 

Please call Literacy Services at 760-931-4510 for more 

information or to sign up.

HAPPENINGS - City of Carlsbad

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