Due to a COVID exposure, the North Carroll Branch is currently closed. The bookdrop will remain open and material hold and due dates will be extended. Please check back for further updates.
Ask CCPL is the library's virtual reference and support desk. We're here to help.
You can apply for a library card online or at any of our locations. Review our library card registration information.
If you have an email address associated with your library account, you can click on Forgot your password? If you know your username or barcode, a new password will be sent to the email address we have on file.
Yes, eBooks, magazines and digital audiobooks are available from the library through Maryland's Digital eLibrary Consortium and Hoopla. RBdigital Magazines also provides access to digital magazines. Digital videos are now also available from Kanopy, a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment.
Most items owned by CCPL can be renewed up to 20 times as long as they have not been requested by another customer. Exceptions include new DVDs, 7-day Read-It-Now books, magazines, special collection materials, and items borrowed outside of Carroll County Public Library system. Items that are owned by Carroll Community College may be renewed one time, and McDaniel College's Hoover library items may be renewed twice.
You may renew items:
Every library branch has a public copier that includes scanning capabilities. Copies are $.20 per copy. Scanned documents will be emailed to a chosen email address and scanning is a free service. Staff members will fax a customer's document for $1 per page, not counting the cover page. You may also receive a document at a CCPL fax machine for $.20 per page. Customers can print from library computers for $.20 a page. Branches also offer wireless printing.
Still have questions? Review additional information available at Customer services, Frequently asked questions, and Library card help.