North Carroll branch
2255 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074
Darrell Robertson, Branch Manager
Branch hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming programs and events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Create, Explore, and More: Sphero Zoom Zone
North Carroll BranchTuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 8 - 13
Class registration and more information
Roll, race, and code your way to fun with our awesome Sphero robots!
North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll BranchTuesday, August 18, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchTuesday, August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.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.
Healthy Eating: Build a Better Breakfast
North Carroll BranchTuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join Weis dietitian Christina to learn why breakfast may be the most important meal of the day and some recipe ideas to get your day started right. The presentation will be followed by an Avocado Toast recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy handout tips, a $5.00 Weis coupon, and more.
Family Storytime
North Carroll BranchWednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Fun Night
North Carroll BranchWednesday, August 19, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchThursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, 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.
Chesapeake Mermaid's Storytime Fun
North Carroll BranchThursday, August 20, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information
Join us for an undersea storytime adventure with the Chesapeake Mermaid! Explore the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay through sign language, storytelling, music, and movement. Afterward, stick around for a special meet and greet with the Chesapeake Mermaid!
Mini Musicians
North Carroll BranchThursday, August 20, 2026 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class registration and more information
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!
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll BranchThursday, August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network.
Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
North Carroll BranchFriday, August 21, 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you.
Schedule an appointment at CCPL's North Carroll Branch on Eventbrite or email SBA representative Denise Hayes. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchFriday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchMonday, August 24, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Move and Learn
North Carroll BranchMonday, August 24, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Jurassic Park Escape Room
North Carroll BranchMonday, August 24, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Gather clues, solve puzzles, and try to get out in time in a Jurassic Park-themed escape room.
Passports
The North Carroll Branch accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to better serve our customers and to respond to the needs within our communities. We process new passport applications and provide photo services on site. Please note that we cannot accept or process passport renewals, however, we do provide forms and assistance.
Passports services are available on a first come, first served basis, with no appointment necessary. Hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday: No passport services.
For more passport information, please visit our passport page.
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday, excluding library-observed holidays.
We have the following meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 10
Services
24/7 book drop access
Citizenship Resource Center
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
Branch history
The Hampstead Library was established in 1955, through the efforts of the Junior Woman's Club of Hampstead. The club won a Federation Prize for its library project. With the establishment of a county system in 1958, the Hampstead Library became the Northeast Branch of the Carroll County Public Library. The present North Carroll Branch, located between Hampstead and Manchester, opened as a full-service branch in February, 1990.
The 2011 renovation to the branch included improvements to the interior and a reworking of the parking lot entrance to alleviate unsafe conditions.
Interior renovations took place in 2025. New shelving was purchased, the customer service desk was replaced, lights replaced, the entire branch repainted, and new carpet installed.