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.
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).
Little Adventures: Sleepy Bear Science
Eldersburg BranchFriday, November 13, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class registration and more information
Join us for a hands-on storytime where preschoolers explore STEAM concepts with a special focus on nature. Each session features a themed story and guided activities. Children and their caregivers will engage with natural and craft materials as they play, create, and discover.
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 14, 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!
Open Paint-In with Sykesville Painting Club
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 14, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists.
Free Spirit Book Club: Go as a River
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, November 14, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is Go as a River by Shelley Read.
Alphabet Train
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 16, 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.
Introduction to Modern Square Dancing
Eldersburg BranchMonday, November 16, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Come and give Modern Western Square Dance a spin! Square dancing is a staple of American life. It is currently the official folk dance in 31 US states. It encourages social interaction among neighbors and fitness. Modern square dancing emphasizes high energy, varied music (country, pop, rock), and a welcoming atmosphere for beginners. Come dance in a square and make a circle of friends!
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 17, 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 17, 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.
Knit and Chat
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 17, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Eldersburg Area CCPS Literacy Night
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 17, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class registration and more information
Join us for a fun evening of reading, exploring, and learning with your local librarians and your school reading specialists. Reading specialists will share tips and resources for caregivers supporting their young readers. This event is in partnership with Carrolltowne Elementary, Eldersburg Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Linton Springs Elementary, and Piney Ridge Elementary.
Eldersburg Branch LEO Club
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, November 17, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Class information
Sponsored by CCPL's Eldersburg Branch and the South Carroll Lioness Club, this group has been organized to promote service activities throughout the community and to develop in its members the individual qualities of leadership, experience, and opportunity. Join us to connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond.
The LEO club has invited a highly decorated US veteran to speak to them about the duties and responsibilities of service to their country. In response to this information, the club will be redesigning their sign on the library grounds to reflect and honor our community's veterans. Pictures with the sign can be taken on November 11 from 12 PM to 4 PM.
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, November 18, 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, November 18, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, November 18, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories.
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.