Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
North Carroll Branch
2255 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074
Darrell Robertson, Branch Manager
Branch Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
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Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Read and Play
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Move and Learn
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Harry Potter: Wand Making and Classroom Gear 101
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Do you love the magical world of Harry Potter? Join us to make your own wand, a quill, and a spell book. All materials will be provided for you.
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Do you love the magical world of Harry Potter? Join us to make your own wand, a quill, and a spell book. All materials will be provided for you.
Create, Explore, and More: Paper Airplanes and Frisbees
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 12
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Construct and test paper airplanes and frisbees by completing challenges.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 12
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Construct and test paper airplanes and frisbees by completing challenges.
North Carroll Writers Group
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Fun Night
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
Family Storytime
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
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Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
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Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.
Read and Play
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Luis Garay: The Passion and Inspiration of the Drum
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey. The audience will be introduced to many exotic instruments, such as the balafon, djembe, and talking drum, as well as the more familiar congas, bongos, and drum set. The audience participates throughout the performance as they learn to clap authentic rhythms from different cultures.
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey. The audience will be introduced to many exotic instruments, such as the balafon, djembe, and talking drum, as well as the more familiar congas, bongos, and drum set. The audience participates throughout the performance as they learn to clap authentic rhythms from different cultures.
Read and Play
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Move and Learn
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
North Carroll Knitters Group
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
Junk Journal Making
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to create and assemble your own junk journal. We'll provide a variety of recycled materials for you to make your very own creation out of.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to create and assemble your own junk journal. We'll provide a variety of recycled materials for you to make your very own creation out of.
Create, Explore, and More: Medieval Madness
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 12
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Explore medieval worlds by constructing catapults, making axes, and more!
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 12
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Explore medieval worlds by constructing catapults, making axes, and more!
North Carroll Writers Group
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Savvy Saver Travel for Families
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how to save for a family trip without using credit payment plans. Discover the types of great family trips, including theme parks, cruises, all-inclusive vacations, and Europe. Consider the easy drive trips from Maryland to Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and South Carolina, with things to do, accommodations, food, shopping, and shows. Learn how to keep the adults AND kids happy. Consider generational travel and accommodations for large families.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how to save for a family trip without using credit payment plans. Discover the types of great family trips, including theme parks, cruises, all-inclusive vacations, and Europe. Consider the easy drive trips from Maryland to Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and South Carolina, with things to do, accommodations, food, shopping, and shows. Learn how to keep the adults AND kids happy. Consider generational travel and accommodations for large families.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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A survival bracelet is an essential item for any adventurer! Made from paracord, the bracelet can quickly be unwound to provide 10 feet of strong cording that can be used in emergency situations, from first aid to creating temporary shelters. Bring your patience for weaving; all other supplies are provided.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
A survival bracelet is an essential item for any adventurer! Made from paracord, the bracelet can quickly be unwound to provide 10 feet of strong cording that can be used in emergency situations, from first aid to creating temporary shelters. Bring your patience for weaving; all other supplies are provided.
Family Fun Night
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
Circus Science with Gregory May
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Join professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May on a tour of the scientific principles behind his circus skills. As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Port Discovery Children's Museum educator, and Baltimore City science teacher, Gregory uses juggling, rolling globe walking, lasso spinning, and other amazing tricks to explore the basic concepts of Newton's laws, gyroscopic motion, and center of gravity.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Join professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May on a tour of the scientific principles behind his circus skills. As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Port Discovery Children's Museum educator, and Baltimore City science teacher, Gregory uses juggling, rolling globe walking, lasso spinning, and other amazing tricks to explore the basic concepts of Newton's laws, gyroscopic motion, and center of gravity.
North Carroll Writers Group
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, 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.
Second Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!
Read and Play
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Passport Services
The North Carroll Branch accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to better serve our customers and to respond to the needs within our communities. We process new passport applications and provide photo services on site. Please note that we cannot accept or process passport renewals, however, we do provide forms and assistance.
Passports services are available on a first come, first served basis, with no appointment necessary. Hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday: No passport services
For more passport information, please visit our passport page.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday, excluding library-observed holidays.
We have the following meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 10
2 Study Rooms - Capacity: 1 - 4 per room
Services
- 24/7 book drop access
- Children's learning games
- Citizenship Resource Center
- Copy machine
- EV charging
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Passport services
Branch History
The Hampstead Library was established in 1955, through the efforts of the Junior Woman's Club of Hampstead. The club won a Federation Prize for its library project. With the establishment of a county system in 1958, the Hampstead Library became the Northeast Branch of the Carroll County Public Library. The present North Carroll Branch, located between Hampstead and Manchester, opened as a full-service branch in February, 1990.
The 2011 renovation to the branch included improvements to the interior and a reworking of the parking lot entrance to alleviate unsafe conditions.