Library of Things
The following items are non-traditional materials from our collection. These items may be checked out at any of our 6 branch locations. For special collections, please see our special collection page.
Board and Card Games
Game Night fun for the whole family!
Carroll County Public Library has a board and card games you can check out! Unleash friendly competitive fun with a classic game or learn a new game. Please check our catalog for availability.
Board Games, Card Games, For various ages - generally ages 6 and up.
Chromebooks
You can now borrow a Chromebook with broadband access from CCPL! Funded by a Maryland Emergency Education Relief (MEER) Grant through the Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Statewide Broadband, these devices will help us address the deficit of broadband resources available to unserved and underserved students in Carroll County. Everything is provided to access the Internet through Wi-Fi or broadband service. Our Chromebook Lending Agreement must be signed at the time of borrowing.
Fishing Poles
You can now borrow a fishing pole from the library! The Carroll County Public Library is pleased to offer this service to its customers, courtesy of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The poles will be housed at the Westminster branch, but may be placed on hold through the Catalog and borrowed from, or returned to any branch. It is the customer's responsibility to obtain fishing licenses if needed and follow fishing regulations. Our Agreement Form which includes information about fishing licenses and regulations must be signed at the time of borrowing.
GoPro Hero 5 Camera and Accessory Kit
Carroll County Public Library offers four GoPro Hero 5 cameras and an accessory kit for check out to customers. The kit is available to any Carroll County Public Library cardholder, age 18 and older, with an account in good standing. The GoPro Kit contains the Go Pro Hero 5 camera, a Go Pro thumbscrew and mounting case, a USB charging cord and an adjustable chest strap. Borrowers must provide their own SD memory card and there are SD cards available for purchase at the branch libraries for $15. The loan period is 7 days with no renewals. The kits are housed at the Mt. Airy Branch but can be requested through the catalog.
Knitting Needles
NEEDLE LITTLE HELP?
Knitting Needles now available for Check Out! Please check our catalog for availability.
Circular Needles, Straight needles, and Double-pointed needles in sizes US 0 - US 15.
Make and Learn Kits
Make and Learn Kits are circulating, high-quality STEAM-based kits designed for children and families to learn and explore at home. The lending period is four weeks, with a limit of five kits per customer.
Rubber Stamps
Carroll County Public Library has a rubber stamp collection you can check out! Please check our catalog for availability.
Stamp kits check out for 3 weeks and can be requested through the catalog like any other item.
For ideas on how to use the stamps, check out our Pinterest!