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Libraries in Carmel-by-the-Sea

2 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Harrison Memorial Library by the numbers

Visits a year

26,466

Items borrowed a year

103,199

18,882 children’s items

Free programs a year

49

4,716 attendees

E-books

709,130

Public computers

16

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Harrison Memorial Library

Main library

Ocean Ave. & Lincoln Blvd., Carmel 93921

About 47 hours a week

(831) 624-4629

6,300 sq ft · 0 mi from downtown

Park Branch Library - Harrison Memorial

Mission & Sixth St., Carmel 93921

About 46 hours a week

(831) 624-4664

8,982 sq ft · 0.1 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

2 public library locations: Harrison Memorial Library, Park Branch Library - Harrison Memorial.

What is the main library in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave. & Lincoln Blvd., open about 47 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Harrison Memorial Library reports about 10,396 registered borrowers and 26,466 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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