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.
Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
Safety Requirements
- Due to orders by Governor Hogan, masks are no longer required to enter the library.
- Use of masks and social distancing are highly encouraged to protect any vulnerable and at-risk visitors to our library. Thank you for your consideration!
- If you are currently required to quarantine by your doctor, business or school, please do not enter our buildings for the safety of our customers and staff.
Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 9 AM – 8 PM
- Friday - Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Services Available at our Branches
- Computer Use
- Free Wi-Fi continues to be available from our parking lots 24/7
- Browsing and checkout of materials
- Information Requests
- Printing, faxing & copying
- Meeting Room Usage and Reservations
- Notary Services
- Passport Services
- Library Card registration and Temporary Card conversions
- Drive-up services at Eldersburg and Finksburg branches
- Mix of in-person and virtual programming, including outdoor programs
Services Currently Available by Phone or Online
Services Not Yet Reinstated
- Play and Learn Centers
I signed up for a temporary card while you were closed, when does it expire?
All temporary cards (barcode starts with PACREG) that were registered between March 13, 2020 and June 13, 2021 have extended expiration dates.
Quarantining of Items
We are no longer quarantining returned items. Items will be checked in when received.