Deputy Library Director Katie Nye updated trustees on programming and civic services during director’s comments on Oct. 22, including election services, cultural events and community partnerships.

Nye said ballot mail drop-off is available at all three Carlsbad library locations through the special election in November. On Election Day, Nov. 4, the library will extend hours to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to reflect voting hours. Voter registration cards are available at all locations and ballot mail drop boxes are installed.

Nye summarized recent and upcoming cultural and civic programs: the “Printed and Stitched” exhibition in the Cannon Art Gallery will remain on view through Dec. 14; the Mando Bass Jazz Duo will perform in the Dove Library courtyard on Nov. 8; and the library successfully hosted session five of the 2025 Citizens Academy with 47 attendees in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department.

Nye also reported on outreach pilots. In collaboration with the city’s economic development staff, the small-business advising pilot that staff previously discussed has continued at the Dove Library and will run every Tuesday; the pilot began Oct. 14 after testing in multiple locations. Nye described the program as a continuation of the city’s small-business support in a library setting.

For National Banned Books Week in October, the library ran a short reading program; Nye said 45 patrons read a total of 64 banned books during the campaign. Trustees received these updates during director’s comments; no formal board action was requested.