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please call 9-1-1.
If you would like to report a problem please use the form below and be as detailed as possible.
Your submission will be routed to City staff for
review during normal business hours Monday thru
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will be followed-up on within 7
business days.
Music in the Library – Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday September 18th, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Candle Making
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday September 25th , 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Puzzle Exchange!
Harrison Memorial Library
No Need to Buy New Puzzles! Trade yours with the community for free
Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle home.
Honor System! No checkout needed
Puzzle Donations Accepted!
Third Thursday & Community Day
Come meet your local community groups to learn about ways to connect with others.
Community Day will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This year, we are combining Community Day with our Third Thursday event. Third Thursday is an extension of our weekly farmers’ market that includes food, farmers’ market booths, kids’ activities, and music. A lively, fun community event.
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Car Week Survey
We want to know your thoughts about Car Week and its impacts in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey! This information will be incorporated into the City’s after action report and shared with the City Council for planning for Car Week 2026.
Street Address Community Workshops
Join Us at Carpenter Hall Aug. 27 and Sept. 4th
The Street Address Working Group will be hosting a Community Workshop on August 27 and Sept. 4th at Carpenter Hall (Sunset Center) to present their findings on street addresses, as well as answer questions and receive input.
Please attend either workshop:
August 27, 2025 – 1:00 – 4:00 PM
or
September 4, 2025 – 5:00 – 8:00 PM
62nd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest “Carmel’s Nature”
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter invite you to participate in the 62nd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Adventure awaits at the Friends of the Library Bookroom at Sunset Center…
Books? We got 'em. Volunteer opportunities? You bet! Place to donate your gently loved books? Of course! We've got it all :)
We are at the Farmer’s Market, too. Stop by and say hi! And, be in the know about upcoming special book sales by signing up for our emails.
