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
Directions
Upcoming programs and events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Enemy Pie
North Carroll BranchTuesday, June 23, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Explore how to make friends out of enemies with Fun-In-It Storyteller Beth Rebert and the story Enemy Pie by Derek Munson.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchTuesday, June 23, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.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?
North Carroll BranchWednesday, June 24, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Mr. Jon & Friends
North Carroll BranchWednesday, June 24, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 10
Class information
Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!
Family Fun Night
North Carroll BranchWednesday, June 24, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchThursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Family Storytime
North Carroll BranchThursday, June 25, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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
North Carroll BranchThursday, June 25, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
Painting Bookends Service Hours Project
North Carroll BranchThursday, June 25, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Class registration and more information
We are looking to brighten up our young adult area and need your help! Bring your creativity and paint some bookends for us. If you don't finish, you can take them home and return them later. You can earn up to three service hours. You must be at least 12 to earn service hours.
Crazy for Crafting
North Carroll BranchThursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchFriday, June 26, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchFriday, June 26, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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
North Carroll BranchFriday, June 26, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
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!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchSaturday, June 27, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Carroll 250: All Ye That Pass By - Reflections on the American Revolution as Our First Civil War
North Carroll BranchSaturday, June 27, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join historian, author, and musician Avellina Balestri for an educational and entertaining event. She will discuss little-known facets of the American Revolution as our first civil war, brother against brother, cousin against cousin, offering a more layered and nuanced sense of our history. The program will include a reading from her book All Ye That Pass By: Book 1: Gone for a Soldier, performing several period songs, and a Q&A.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchMonday, June 29, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchMonday, June 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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
North Carroll BranchMonday, June 29, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
LEGO® Artist C3Brix
North Carroll BranchMonday, June 29, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 18
Class information
Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country. His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchTuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! 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 soccer prize pack.
Create, Explore, and More: Fantastic Flexible Figures
North Carroll BranchTuesday, June 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 8 - 13
Class registration and more information
Kids will design and build their own bendable figures using pipe cleaners, straws, beads, and other fun materials. They’ll explore simple engineering and let their imaginations run wild as they create unique characters to take home.
Passports
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
Services
24/7 book drop access
Citizenship Resource Center
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
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.
Interior renovations took place in 2025. New shelving was purchased, the customer service desk was replaced, lights replaced, the entire branch repainted, and new carpet installed.