Using the Library
Library Services
The Library offers you thousands of items to borrow, from books, DVDs, audiobooks and magazines to downloadable books, music, movies and more. All you need is your library card for access!
Friday Surprise Bags
Friday Surprise Bag are special bags full of special books picked especially for you by our librarians!
How do I get a Surprise Bag?
Each week, fill out the Surprise Bag form and let us know what you are in the mood for this week.
Get a Library Card
Don’t have a library card? Lost your card? Don’t live in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
You can still get a digital card! Fill out the online registration form and library staff will email you your library card number.
With your digital card, you can: