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.
LEGO® Club: Grown-Up Edition
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Who says LEGO® is just for kids? Join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening where adults can rediscover the joy of building, creating, and imagining with LEGO® bricks. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of LEGO®, this is your chance to unwind, connect, and let your creativity flow.
Ready Carroll 'On the Go' Emergency Preparedness
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Are you prepared for a tornado or flood to visit your town? Ready Carroll "On the Go" is part of Carroll County’s emergency preparedness series that consists of safety tips and guides so you may be better prepared at home in the event of a local emergency. This program will also inform participants how they can get more involved with emergency preparedness in their own community. Engage with Emergency Management staff so you are not caught off guard when the next disaster strikes!
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, May 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, May 6, 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.
LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, May 6, 2026 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class information
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!
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, May 6, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg BranchThursday, May 7, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class 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, and stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Eldersburg BranchFriday, May 8, 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.
Coffee with the Classics: The Sting
Eldersburg BranchFriday, May 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for our May selection, the buddy caper The Sting, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Your Health, Your Voice: Healthcare Advocacy for Seniors & Caregivers
Eldersburg BranchFriday, May 8, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system, including how to prepare for appointments, communicate effectively with doctors, and use available resources to ensure health needs are met.
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 9, 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!
Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.
NAMI: In Our Own Voice
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 9, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a powerful NAMI: In Our Own Voice presentation, where individuals share their personal journeys of living with mental health conditions. This free program offers a unique opportunity to hear real stories of resilience, recovery, and hope—while gaining a deeper understanding of mental health. Whether you're looking to learn, support a loved one, or reduce stigma in your community, this presentation is a meaningful step toward connection and compassion.
Free Spirit Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 9, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 11, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Play and Explore
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 11, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Class information
Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 11, 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.
Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 11, 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.
Artifacts That Tell a Story: Military History with Butch Maisel
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 11, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for an evening exploring military artifacts from the Boys’ Latin School of Maryland Center for Military History with Butch Maisel. This presentation will highlight more than 20 artifacts that tell a unique and sometimes tragic story about the individuals connected with them, ranging from the American Civil War to 2004. The collection is owned and operated by Frederick Maisel and Lt. Col. Christian Maisel MDANG.
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 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 BranchTuesday, May 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.
Strategy Games
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 12, 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.
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.