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Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities

Eldersburg Branch

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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

 Phone 1    410.386.4460

Fax    410.386.4466

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.

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Alphabet Train: The Letter T
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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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.

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It's All Fun & Games to Me
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

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To Be Read: Wayne Wharton
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Wayne Wharton, a writer who now resides in Richmond, Virginia, grew up in the coal mining region of the Appalachian mountain range. From a tiny four-room shack with no indoor plumbing, he escaped the throes of poverty and went on to graduate from college and become a successful novelist. Wayne will be in conversation with Ted Zaleski of the Two Sides to the Story podcast. 

His first book, The Thrushkeepers, is a rare look into the hidden secrets of characters who walked and negotiated the paths of poverty. Self-written, self-edited, and self-published gives testimony to what one can accomplish, no matter the obstacles and hardships faced. An enjoyable mystery with a cadre of interesting characters will not disappoint. His latest book, Justice Looks Away, is a mystery set in coastal New England where a murderer plays a deadly game of chess with newly elected town sheriff, Sam Taylor. 

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

 

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

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Read and Play
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

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To Be Read: Greeking Out
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Meet Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, the creators of National Geographic Kids’ wildly successful podcast and the Greeking Out book series. Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief will delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.
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Writing Group
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Free Comic Book Day in the Teen Section
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Drop into the Eldersburg Branch Teen Section to pick up free superhero comics and make buttons from recycled graphic novel pages! 

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Open Chess
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
More 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.

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Read and Play
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

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Family Storytime
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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Diamond Painting Flip-Flop Key Chain
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
We are getting ready for summer by making colorful flip-flop key chains using the easy and relaxing diamond painting method. All supplies will be provided.

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Community Town Hall
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Make your voice heard in the future of the library. Hear an update on the library's strategic planning process so far and tell us what matters most to you. Families welcome!

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Yoga with Meditation
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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).

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Saturday Adventures
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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!

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Monthly Tarot Meetup
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Tarot enthusiasts meet monthly on first Saturdays. Each meeting begins with a lesson to guide participants towards enriching their knowledge of tarot. We'll spend the second half of the meeting in exploration of spreads and by reading for fellow participants. Glenda Walsh Crouse, a tarot teacher/reader of 20 years, will lead the meetings.

*This program is designed for entertainment purposes only.*

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Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - 12
More information
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. 

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Alphabet Train: The Letters U & V
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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It's All Fun & Games to Me
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

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Yoga with Meditation
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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).

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

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Read and Play
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

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Sparkling Flowerpot
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Brighten your windowsill with a mosaic flowerpot made with repurposed music CDs that reflect the sunlight and make your plants sparkle. This flowerpot will make a beautiful gift for someone special as well. All supplies will be provided. 

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Youth Community Service Group
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our first project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

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Writing Group
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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LEGO® Builders Club
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
More 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.

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Read and Play
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

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Spanish Language Practice Circle
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

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Family Storytime
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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. 

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Papercraft Studio
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card-makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly meeting 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! 

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Gentle Yoga
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

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Real Estate Talk with Hanna: Sellers
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional. These seminars are designed to cater to a diverse audience, including first-time homebuyers, seasoned sellers, and seniors looking to navigate their real estate options. Each seminar will feature a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask specific questions and gain personalized advice.

Discover effective strategies for pricing and marketing your property in this session. Learn how to prepare your home for sale to attract potential buyers. Understand the legal aspects and paperwork involved in selling a home and gain insights into negotiation techniques to get the best deal. 

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Saturday Adventures
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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!

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Free Spirit Book Club: The Golden Gate
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Golden Gate by Amy Chua.

Passport Services

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

Book by Room

Services

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.