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.
Eldersburg Branch LEO Club
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, September 15, 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 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.
LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, September 16, 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, September 16, 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, September 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 BranchThursday, September 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.
Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg BranchThursday, September 17, 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!
Downsizing Made Simple
Eldersburg BranchThursday, September 17, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Overwhelmed by stuff? And the work it takes to maintain it? This program will provide a starting point to living smaller and will cover all the major steps of the downsizing process, including the challenges of sorting and parting with sentimental items. Live in comfort, not clutter!
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchFriday, September 18, 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!
Coffee with the Classics: It Happened One Night
Eldersburg BranchFriday, September 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for our September selection, the Frank Capra classic, It Happened One Night, starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.
Breaker Space
Eldersburg BranchFriday, September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Class information
Open old electronics to see what's inside! We will supply old electronics and tools; you use them to discover what's inside items we use every day!
Alphabet Train
Eldersburg BranchMonday, September 21, 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.
Art Discovery
Eldersburg BranchMonday, September 21, 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.
Cooking and Shopping with AI
Eldersburg BranchMonday, September 21, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping. Transform your meal planning and grocery shopping with AI tools that create customized recipes based on what's in your fridge, your dietary needs, and how much time you have. Generate smart shopping lists, get real-time cooking help when recipes go wrong, and discover how to make AI work for your taste and budget. Learn how AI already influences what you buy through targeted ads and recommendations, set up essential privacy protections, and use AI tools to cut through marketing, compare products, and find deals.
This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchMonday, September 21, 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, September 22, 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, September 22, 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.
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.