Closed for Renovation

The North Carroll Branch will be closed for renovation work between October 13 and November 8, 2025.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Boo Bash

Join us for fun, not-too-scary stories followed by a costume parade.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Robot Pumpkin Smash

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneur......More

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

Save a story of someone you love or a history you would love to know. Learn how to create an oral history, from start to finish. Learn the lingo and practices for a successful process. Get the skills you'll need to choose your narrator and theme; master effective interv......More

Save a story of someone you love or a history you would love to know. Learn how to create an oral history, from start to finish. Learn the lingo and practices for a successful process. Get the skills you'll need to choose your narrator and theme; master effective interview techniques; and learn about production methods and equipment to record, preserve, and share your interviews. We'll consider the ethics of interviewing, and how to honor the right to privacy and dignity of the people you interview. You will watch interviews of the famous, under-recognized, and unfamiliar to learn effective and ineffective ways to save history.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Read and Play

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Alphabet Train

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

North Carroll Knitters Group

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Move and Learn

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Glow Nerf Party

Join us for a glow Nerf party.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, ......More

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

The Dahlia Survival Program

Come learn how to harvest, divide, and store your dahlia tubers to make sure they survive the winter. Get hands-on experience and instruction from a local dahlia farmer with years of experience. Please join us for this evening of fun and learning.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Family Storytime

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Family Fun Night

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Family Storytime

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, ......More

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Mini Musicians

Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for fut......More

Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Read to a Dog

Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US

Read and Play

2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US