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 the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Relax and Unwind with Reverse Coloring
Eldersburg BranchFriday, November 6, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Take time out for yourself as we relax and experiment with reverse coloring templates and ink pens. Let vibrant watercolor backgrounds guide your imagination as you draw, doodle, and create without rules. Let go of perfection and embrace creativity for relaxation!
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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!
Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 7, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.
Robot Pumpkin Smash
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 7, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Class information
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.
Alphabet Train
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 9, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 9, 2026 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Art Discovery
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 9, 2026 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 10
Class information
Each month we will learn about a different artist/art movement. Participants will create their own unique art piece based on the techniques and style of the artist/art movement.
Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 9, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. An instructor may or may not be present to assist newbies. Call 410-386-4460 x6629 to inquire.
Sean Gaskell and the West African Kora
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 9, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Audience members will learn about the history of the West African kora, how it is built, who typically plays it, and the types of events it is often utilized at. Sean Gaskell will share his personal experiences while studying in West Africa. The program will conclude with a brief Q&A before the final song. Learn more about Sean Gaskell at www.seangaskell.com.
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 10, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 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.
Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 10, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.
Mediums, Magicians, and the Ouija Board: A Spiritualist History of Baltimore
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 10, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a journey into Baltimore's spiritualist past with Julie Saylor of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Julie will explore the roles of mediums, magicians, and the Ouija board in early 20th-century Baltimore.
A Carroll 250 program.
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchThursday, November 12, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchThursday, November 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.
Introduction to Online Shopping
Eldersburg BranchThursday, November 12, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Online shopping lets you buy products on the internet from your computer and have them shipped to your home or anywhere! Online stores often have larger inventories and lower prices, so you can quickly find the best deal. This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn how to search for products, make comparisons, and add items to an online shopping cart.
This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.
Papercraft Studio
Eldersburg BranchThursday, November 12, 2026 - 5:00pm - 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 scrapbooking, cardmaking, finishing projects, sharing ideas and layouts, sharing or exchanging supplies, and having fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg BranchThursday, November 12, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Class information
Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Eldersburg BranchFriday, November 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.
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchFriday, November 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies. Led by a certified infant massage instructor, this class guides caregivers through gentle massage strokes with their baby that can promote sleep, ease discomfort from colic and teething, and strengthen caregiver-infant bonds. Caregivers will learn these techniques in a calm, nurturing environment and leave with skills to support their baby’s comfort and development. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome!
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchFriday, November 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).
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.