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.
Frozen: A Saturday Adventures Storytime
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! This week, we will have a special Frozen storytime featuring the cast of Century High School Drama Club's Frozen: The Musical!
Your Health, Your Voice: Healthcare Advocacy for Seniors & Caregivers
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 21, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 23, 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.
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.
Play and Explore
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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.
Curious Kids
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 23, 2026 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Class information
Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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.
Journeys in Postcrossing
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
Class information
What is Postcrossing? It’s a unique and engaging hobby that connects people from all over the world through the simple act of exchanging postcards. When you send a postcard, you’ll receive one in return from a random participant in another country. It’s an easy, affordable way to discover new cultures, learn about different places, and connect with others across the globe.
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, March 25, 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.
Strategy Games
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, March 25, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Open Chess
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, March 25, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
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.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, March 25, 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, March 26, 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.
Connect U to Technology: Smart Devices Made Simple
Eldersburg BranchThursday, March 26, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology. Participants will learn practical skills like texting, taking photos, staying safe online, and troubleshooting common issues. This judgment-free session encourages questions and provides personalized guidance to help everyone leave feeling more empowered with their devices. Presented by Jason and Lydia from Connect U, LLC.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchThursday, March 26, 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.
Open Interpretation
Eldersburg BranchThursday, March 26, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Welcome to Open Interpretation performances! Local homeschooled students explored a single published literature selection and faced the challenge of dramatizing all their characters and scenes. Presentations range from hilariously funny to heart-wrenching.
Students adapted a published piece of literature into a ten-minute presentation, cutting words from the original source to form a script and bringing the characters to life through acting and blocking. With all of their lines memorized, they endeavor to deliver an enjoyable and meaningful presentation to the audience.
Play Baby Play
Eldersburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age. 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.
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.