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
Directions
Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Penn Mar Meet-up
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Get together at the library for a fun social time for neurodiverse adults. We’ll provide the space, and you provide the fun.
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for neurodiverse adults. We’ll provide the space, and you provide the fun.
Meet-up Mondays
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, and you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, and you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!
North Carroll Book Discussion Group: There There
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's title is the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There by Tommy Orange.
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's title is the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There by Tommy Orange.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Move and Learn
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Move and Learn
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Family Storytime
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 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, September 27, 2023 - 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
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 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.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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 Fun Night
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Family Storytime
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 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, September 28, 2023 - 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, September 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, September 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.
Crazy for Crafting
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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. This month we will be making felt leaf embroidery hoop art.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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. This month we will be making felt leaf embroidery hoop art.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Read and Play
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 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, September 29, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Penn Mar Meet-up
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for neurodiverse adults. We’ll provide the space, and you provide the fun.
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for neurodiverse adults. We’ll provide the space, and you provide the fun.
Meet-up Mondays
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!
North Carroll Knitters Group
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 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, October 2, 2023 - 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.
Make a Shoebox Beading Loom and a Beaded Bracelet
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Make your own beading loom from a shoebox and create a beading project on it.
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Make your own beading loom from a shoebox and create a beading project on it.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Move and Learn
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Move and Learn
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 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.
Fall Healthy Cooking Series: Canned & Frozen Foods
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
There is more nutrition in the grocery store beyond the produce department. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to discover where more nutrition is hiding while keeping your grocery budget in mind. The presentation will be followed by a Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Come each month this fall for more healthy and delicious ideas to taste.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
There is more nutrition in the grocery store beyond the produce department. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to discover where more nutrition is hiding while keeping your grocery budget in mind. The presentation will be followed by a Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Come each month this fall for more healthy and delicious ideas to taste.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Family Storytime
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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 Fun Night
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Fire Truck Visit
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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See a real fire truck up close! Celebrate Fire Prevention Week early with the Manchester Fire Department when they bring a fire truck to the library.
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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See a real fire truck up close! Celebrate Fire Prevention Week early with the Manchester Fire Department when they bring a fire truck to the library.
North Carroll Writers Group
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, October 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, October 5, 2023 - 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, October 5, 2023 - 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.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Read and Play
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is excited about football season and is flocking to CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Visit 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 for a prize pack!
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
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Passport services
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- Print from anywhere (Global Print)
- Public fax
- Public Internet computers
- Scan documents to email
- Wireless printing
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.