HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-03; Arts Commission; 01; Carlsbad Reads Together 2025April 3, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: April 3, 2025
To: Art Commission
From: Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
Staff Contact: Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
emily.hardy@carlsbadca.gov or 442-339-5129
Subject: Carlsbad Reads Together 2025
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive a report from staff on programs and events scheduled for Carlsbad Reads Together
2025.
Executive Summary
Chair of Carlsbad Reads Together 2025, Senior Librarian Emily Hardy, will share information
about the Carlsbad Reads Together 2025 program.
The Carlsbad City Library is pleased to present a month of programming based around the
selection for adults, “The Cemetery of Untold Stories” by Julia Alvarez. This overview will
include information on the selection of title, additional supporting programs, and highlights of
programs for 2025. Additional programming includes book clubs for children, teens, and adults,
story times and creative writing programs for children.
Explanation & Analysis
None.
Community Engagement
None.
Fiscal Analysis
None.
Next Steps
None.
ARTS COMMISSION
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Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on Carlsbad Reads Together
2025 is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action
may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA
Guidelines.
Exhibits
None.
Carlsbad Reads Together 2025
Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
Library & Cultural Arts Department
March 26, 2025
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
Program Overview
2025 Program Offerings
Author Biographical Information
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Celebrating 21 years of community engagement through literature
Fosters a shared reading experience across all ages
Month-long programming culminating in an author conversation
What’s new in 2025
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Book synopsis
Central themes
Storytelling and self-narratives
The relationship between authors and their characters
The culture and history of the Dominican Republic
EXPLORING “THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES”
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Award-winning Dominican-American author
Explores cultural identity and immigrant experience
Writes for all ages
Known for novels "García Girls" and “In the Time of Butterflies“
ABOUT JULIA ALVAREZ
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PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Adult
Book Clubs 4
Writing programs 3
Cultural Arts 3
Genealogy: How to Tell Your Ancestor’s Stories
Youth & General Audience
Children’s Writing Programs 2
Storytimes 2
Teen Virtual Book Club
Crochet & Learn: Celebrating Dominican Culture
Dungeons & Dragons Collaborative Storytelling
Culminating Author event: A conversation with Julia Alvarez April 24, 6 p.m. in the
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Followed by a book signing
Contact Information
Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
emily.hardy@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5129
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