North Carroll branch

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Gnome-E-O is excited to be back at the North Carroll Branch to welcome in football season! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special football prize pack.

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories. 

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Gnome-E-O is excited to be back at the North Carroll Branch to welcome in football season! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special football prize pack.

Family Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

Family Fun Night

Join us for a fun-filled time of a story, music, games, and creativity! After a story and group activities, families have a choice of playing games and making crafts together. Perfect for all ages!

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Gnome-E-O is excited to be back at the North Carroll Branch to welcome in football season! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special football prize pack.

Family Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Mini Musicians

Join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Gnome-E-O is excited to be back at the North Carroll Branch to welcome in football season! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special football prize pack.

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-sba-northcarroll or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Chair Yoga at the Library

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. No prior yoga experience or supplies are needed—just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

Book Bingo

Play bingo, have fun, and win books! 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Gnome-E-O is excited to be back at the North Carroll Branch to welcome in football season! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special football prize pack.

Healthy Me Storytime

Kick off our Healthy Family, Healthy World event with a fun-filled storytime all about healthy habits. We’ll enjoy stories, move and groove to lively songs, and discover simple ways to keep our bodies and our world happy and healthy. Come ready to listen, dance, and have a great time together!

Strength in Every Package: A Teen Service Project

Healthy Families, Healthy World

Health, wellness, and community come together at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Bring the whole family to explore local organizations, connect with community resources, enjoy special guests and activities, and discover valuable information to help keep your family healthy and thriving. Fun, learning, and resources for all ages—all in one place!

Meet Poe

Chair Yoga at the Library

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. No prior yoga experience or supplies are needed—just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

Crafting Courage: A Teen Service Project

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Alphabet Train

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Book Buzz: Hot Titles for Cool Weather

Be the first to get a sneak preview of upcoming Penguin Random House titles! Representatives from both the adult and children's divisions from Penguin Random House will be on hand to preview and review recently released and upcoming fall and winter titles. Discover what everyone will be reading in the next few months and which books are destined to be bestsellers. A limited number of advance reader copies (books not yet published), book club resources, and giveaways will be available on a first come, first served basis!