We are now open for limited walk-in services! Visit our Reopening page for more information.
Construction of Exploration Commons at 50 East has begun at the Westminster Branch. Visit our Exploration Commons update page for information regarding the project and how to access the Westminster Branch. Beginning Monday, October 12, there will be no on-site parking. During this time, you may park in the Diffendal public parking lot behind the branch for free and access the library through the front entrance.
Volunteer opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Carroll County Public Library. In our library branches, volunteers play an important role in helping staff maintain the branch, assisting with collection maintenance, and with program development. At library headquarters, volunteers help with various clerical tasks. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age by the time they begin volunteering.
Service learning may be available for students who volunteer. Students are responsible for checking with their school to verify that their hours will qualify. For more information, contact your local branch.
Summer Reading Volunteer applications will be available in all library branches during the first two weeks of April each year. The number of positions at each branch is limited. All applicants must be age 12 by April 15th. All Summer Reading Volunteer applications must be turned in by April 15th.
Eldersburg
Teen Advisory Board
Support your library and make your voice heard. Help plan programs and let us know what kind of materials you want to see in the branch.
- Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board is currently full, check back with the branch next September 2019.
Finksburg
Teen Advisory Board
Support your library and make your voice heard. Help plan programs and let us know what kind of materials you want to see in the branch.
- Third Thursdays of the month @ 6 PM.
Mount Airy
Teen Advisory Board
Support your library and make your voice heard. Help plan programs and let us know what kind of materials you want to see in the branch.
- Second Monday of the month @ 6:30 PM.
North Carroll
Volunteer Night
Help with special projects as needed.
- Second Monday of the month @ 6:30 PM.
Taneytown
Teen Advisory Board
Support your library and make your voice heard. Help plan programs and let us know what kind of materials you want to see in the branch.
- Third Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 PM.
Westminster
Teen Advisory Board
Support your library and make your voice heard. Help plan programs and let us know what kind of materials you want to see in the branch.
- First Monday of the month @ 3:30 PM.
Online
CCPL Writers’ Block blog
CCPL Writers’ Block is a place for teens to share reviews and opinions about books, music, games and movies. It is also a place to share art work and creative writing.
- Students interested in participating should fill out the request for more information at: https://ccplwritersblock.wordpress.com/about/