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Toddler Time 10:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program introduces toddlers to the love of books, songs, movement, and play. Toddlers must come with an adult who takes care of them.
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ASL Signing Time 10:00 am
ASL Signing Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASL Signing Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
You are invited to join us for American Sign Language! Meet and learn from members of the deaf, hard of hearing, and alternative speech communities in Carlsbad.
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Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board 7:30 am
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board @ City Hall Council Chambers
Dec 5 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
 
Toddler Time 11:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program introduces toddlers to the love of books, songs, movement, and play. Toddlers must come with an adult who takes care of them.
Shooting Range Advisory Committee 5:00 pm
Shooting Range Advisory Committee @ Public Works Conference Room
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Riverwalk Recreation Center Advisory Board 5:30 pm
Riverwalk Recreation Center Advisory Board @ Riverwalk Recreation Center Power House Room
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 
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Preschool Storytime 10:00 am
Preschool Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
This storytime and facilitated play encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and narrative.
San Jose Senior Recreation Center Advisory Board 1:00 pm
San Jose Senior Recreation Center Advisory Board @ San Jose Senior Center
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
Lego Time 4:00 pm
Lego Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lego Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Whether you’re a seasoned Lego enthusiast or just starting out, let your imagination run wild and create amazing structures and designs. We provide a wide range of building blocks, including Legos and Duplos, for all[...]
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Baby Time 10:00 am
Baby Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Baby Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program focuses on the interaction between baby and care-giver.  Adults will learn a variety of bounces, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement to use at home to develop a baby’s early literacy skills
Golf Course Advisory Board 4:00 pm
Golf Course Advisory Board @ Golf Course Annex
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Family Storytime 5:30 pm
Family Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Family Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
We’ll gather together to read stories, sing songs, and make crafts that relate to the themes of the books we’ll be reading. This program is for families with children of all ages.
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Toddler Time 10:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program introduces toddlers to the love of books, songs, movement, and play. Toddlers must come with an adult who takes care of them.
Disabilities Advisory Board 10:30 am
Disabilities Advisory Board @ City of Carlsbad Annex
Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
All meetings will be held at 10:30 am in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Annex at 114 S. Halagueno St., Carlsbad, NM.
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Seed and Sprout Swap 9:00 am
Seed and Sprout Swap @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Seed and Sprout Swap @ Carlsbad Public Library
Seeds, sprouts, plants, cuttings, and more are welcome in this swap. Come see what fellow growers have to offer, and find new plants to take home and try.
Dungeons and Dragons 10:00 am
Dungeons and Dragons @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dungeons and Dragons @ Carlsbad Public Library
Answer the call for adventure with your favorite role-playing game. We will be hosting tables that people can use to play Dungeons and Dragons or other table top style games. D&D rule books and dice[...]
Paranormal Reads 5:00 pm
Paranormal Reads @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Paranormal Reads @ Carlsbad Public Library
We’ll meet physically at the library on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 5 pm. Each month we’ll read a book that belongs to the paranormal, supernatural, urban fantasy, or magical realism subgenres. Visit[...]
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City Council Executive Committee 7:00 am
City Council Executive Committee @ City Hall Council Chambers
Dec 11 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
 
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Toddler Time 11:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program introduces toddlers to the love of books, songs, movement, and play. Toddlers must come with an adult who takes care of them.
City Council 6:00 pm
City Council
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
City Council @ Carlsbad | New Mexico | United States
 
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Preschool Storytime 10:00 am
Preschool Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
This storytime and facilitated play encourages the development of pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and narrative.
North Mesa Senior Center Advisory Board 3:30 pm
North Mesa Senior Center Advisory Board @ North Mesa Senior Center
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board 4:00 pm
Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board @ Carlsbad Sports Complex
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Lego Time 4:00 pm
Lego Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lego Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Whether you’re a seasoned Lego enthusiast or just starting out, let your imagination run wild and create amazing structures and designs. We provide a wide range of building blocks, including Legos and Duplos, for all[...]
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Baby Time 10:00 am
Baby Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Baby Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program focuses on the interaction between baby and care-giver.  Adults will learn a variety of bounces, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement to use at home to develop a baby’s early literacy skills
Insurance Advisory Committee 2:00 pm
Insurance Advisory Committee @ City Hall
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Family Storytime 5:30 pm
Family Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Family Storytime @ Carlsbad Public Library
We’ll gather together to read stories, sing songs, and make crafts that relate to the themes of the books we’ll be reading. This program is for families with children of all ages.
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Toddler Time 10:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
This program introduces toddlers to the love of books, songs, movement, and play. Toddlers must come with an adult who takes care of them.
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ASL Signing Time 10:00 am
ASL Signing Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASL Signing Time @ Carlsbad Public Library
You are invited to join us for American Sign Language! Meet and learn from members of the deaf, hard of hearing, and alternative speech communities in Carlsbad.
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Solid Waste Advisory Board 3:30 pm
Solid Waste Advisory Board @ Public Works Conference Room
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
Veterans Memorial Board 4:45 pm
Veterans Memorial Board @ American Legion Post No. 7
Dec 20 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
 
Brews & Books 6:30 pm
Brews & Books @ Milton's Brewing
Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Brews & Books @ Milton's Brewing
 
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Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners 8:30 am
Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners @ City Hall Planning Room
Dec 21 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
 
Pecos River Committee 9:45 am
Pecos River Committee @ City Hall Planning Room
Dec 21 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
 
Beautification Committee 11:00 am
Beautification Committee @ City Hall
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board @ City Hall Planning Room
Dec 21 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
 
Cemetery Advisory Board 4:00 pm
Cemetery Advisory Board @ PERD Building
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
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Budget Committee 3:30 pm
Budget Committee @ City Hall Council Chambers
Dec 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
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City Council 6:00 pm
City Council @ City Council Chambers
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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