Eldersburg branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Nadine Rosendale, 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.
Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg BranchMonday, February 9, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchMonday, February 9, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Little Learners
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.
Strategy Games
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play.
There will be games at various levels available to play, such as Cascadia, Plunder, Catan, Azul, Sykjo, and Triominos to name a few. You are welcome to bring your favorite game to teach/play.
Knit and Chat
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. There will also be an optional show-and-tell and a yarn exchange each month.
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, February 11, 2026 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, February 11, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, February 11, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Eldersburg Branch Anime Club
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, February 11, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class information
Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, make anime-themed crafts, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more!
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, February 11, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Papercraft Studio
Eldersburg BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
Romance Novel Bingo
Eldersburg BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Back by popular demand! Celebrate Valentine's Day with a fun and hilarious night of bingo with a romance genre twist! Prizes will be awarded.
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Eldersburg BranchFriday, February 13, 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 https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-sba-eldersburg or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchFriday, February 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).
Fusible Bead Magnets
Eldersburg BranchFriday, February 13, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 15
Class information
Unleash your creativity with fun Perler bead magnets! Choose your favorite colors, shapes, and designs to create unique magnets for your room, locker, and more. Let your imagination run wild and express your style!
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Study Success Skills: Building Personal Capability
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, February 14, 2026 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 9 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Discover actionable insights and techniques to transform studying for improved test-taking experiences. Explore time management processes that students say really work. Try out quick strategies to ease test anxiety and improve focus.
Free Spirit Book Club: Klara and the Sun
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, February 14, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.
More Study Success Skills: Managing Projects and Assignments
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, February 14, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 9 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Explore straightforward methods to better manage projects and meet requirements in ways that work for you. Save time by refining decision processes. Try out tips to strengthen communication and collaboration toward improving group assignment experiences.
Passports
The Eldersburg 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: 100
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 8
2 Study Rooms - Capacity: 4 per room
Services
24/7 book drop access
Drive-Up Window (return items and pick up holds)
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
Branch history
Library service to the South Carroll area was first provided by a 2,100 square foot branch which opened in 1968 in the Eldersburg Improvement Association Building. Growth in the South Carroll area fostered strong community support for an improved library facility.
The Eldersburg Branch opened as a full-service library on August 14, 1983, at first sharing the new South Carroll Multi-purpose building with the Carroll County Health Department and the Maryland State Police. In 1998, the library expanded into the vacated Health Department space. The branch was renovated in 2004 and again in 2010. The 2010 renovation included the addition of a drive-up service window. With the Carroll County Sheriff's move to another space in 2015, the Library took over all available space in the building, for a total square footage of 23,882.