All CCPL locations will be closed for an all-day staff training on Monday, October 13. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.

The North Carroll Branch will be closed for renovations Monday, October 13 through Saturday, November 8, 2025. The bookdrop will remain open during the closure.

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Upcoming Battle of the Books Events

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    Parents and Coach Meetings

    Countywide Private and Home School Battles

  • April 10, 2026, 6:30 PM, Middle School Battle: Gerstell Academy
  • April 17, 2026, 6:30 PM, Elementary School Battle: North Carroll Community School

  • Public School Battles

  • March 27, 2026, 6:30 PM, North Carroll Area Elementary Battle: Manchester Valley High School
  • March 27, 2026, 6:30 PM, Taneytown Area Elementary Battle: Francis Scott Key High School
  • April 10, 2026, 6:30 PM, Public Middle School Battle - North Conference: Westminster High School
  • April 17, 2026, 6:30 PM, Public Middle School Battle - South Conference: South Carroll High School
  • April 24, 2026, 6:30 PM, Eldersburg Area Elementary Battle: Liberty High School
  • April 24, 2026, 6:30 PM, Mount Airy Area Elementary Battle: South Carroll High School
  • May 1, 2026, 6:30 PM, Finksburg Area Elementary Battle: Winters Mill High School
  • May 1, 2026, 6:30 PM, Westminster Area Elementary Battle: Westminster High School