The North Carroll Branch will be closed for renovations Monday, October 13 through Saturday, November 8, 2025. The bookdrop will remain open during the closure.
Exploration Commons will be closed for statewide staff training on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
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 or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Writing Group
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Wednesday, October 29, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime: Halloween Fun!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Move & Groove Storytime: Halloween Fun!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Open Chess
Wednesday, October 29, 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.
Wednesday, October 29, 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.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
Starlight Storytime
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy evening of stories and songs. Perfect for families with young children.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy evening of stories and songs. Perfect for families with young children.
Read and Play: Halloween Fun!
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Family Storytime: Halloween Fun!
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.
Yoga with Meditation
Friday, October 31, 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).
Friday, October 31, 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).
Coffee with the Classics: House on Haunted Hill
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Help us celebrate Halloween with House on Haunted Hill, a campy horror classic starring Vincent Price.
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Help us celebrate Halloween with House on Haunted Hill, a campy horror classic starring Vincent Price.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
Real Estate Talk with Hanna: Downsizing & Senior Living
Saturday, November 1, 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.
Saturday, November 1, 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.
In this seminar, participants will learn about downsizing options and transitioning to retirement communities or assisted living. Explore the unique challenges and considerations for seniors in real estate transactions, and discover resources available for seniors to make informed decisions regarding their real estate needs.
Robot Pumpkin Smash
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
It's All Fun & Games To Me
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!
Read and Play
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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
Tuesday, November 4, 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.
Tuesday, November 4, 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.
Little Learners
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.
Make Bookmarks for South Carroll Senior Center
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Decorate bookmarks for the South Carroll Senior Center's library! Teens will earn service hours by participating in this program!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Decorate bookmarks for the South Carroll Senior Center's library! Teens will earn service hours by participating in this program!
Knit and Chat
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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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.
Youth Community Service Group
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.
Writing Group
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services.
Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Senior Planet: Intro to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Estate planning can sound intimidating or something that requires a lot of resources. Creating an estate plan just means making sure that your health, finances, and belongings are handled according to your wishes. In this case, a simple plan is better than no plan! In this lecture, you'll get an overview of some common documents found in an estate plan. We'll also cover some free or low-cost resources and digital tools to help you get started with a simple estate plan.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Estate planning can sound intimidating or something that requires a lot of resources. Creating an estate plan just means making sure that your health, finances, and belongings are handled according to your wishes. In this case, a simple plan is better than no plan! In this lecture, you'll get an overview of some common documents found in an estate plan. We'll also cover some free or low-cost resources and digital tools to help you get started with a simple estate plan.
LEGO® Builders Club
Wednesday, November 5, 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!
Wednesday, November 5, 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!
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Read and Play
Thursday, November 6, 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.
Thursday, November 6, 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.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Family Storytime
Thursday, November 6, 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.
Thursday, November 6, 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.
Fun with LEGO® Sumo-Bots
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Registration and more information
Come see how robots compete in a sumo-style match. Experience hands-on what it takes to revise a robot and get a look at how they are programmed. This workshop will be guided by the coach and members of the Pie3 robotic team, Gear Freaks.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Registration and more information
Come see how robots compete in a sumo-style match. Experience hands-on what it takes to revise a robot and get a look at how they are programmed. This workshop will be guided by the coach and members of the Pie3 robotic team, Gear Freaks.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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.
Yoga with Meditation
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 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).
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 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).
Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
Saturday Adventures
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!
Grown-up Craftapalooza
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Drop in and choose from a random assortment of fun crafts to make and take home. We supply the materials; you supply the creativity!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Drop in and choose from a random assortment of fun crafts to make and take home. We supply the materials; you supply the creativity!
Free Spirit Book Club: James
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is James by Percival Everett.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is James by Percival Everett.
Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.
Family Storytime
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Play and Explore
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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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.
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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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
Monday, November 10, 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.
Monday, November 10, 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.
It's All Fun & Games To Me
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Fiber Art for Kids
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Learn about different fiber art techniques and make your own fiber art piece. This month we will learn basic embroidery stitches to create your own embroidered bookmark.
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Learn about different fiber art techniques and make your own fiber art piece. This month we will learn basic embroidery stitches to create your own embroidered bookmark.
Yoga with Meditation
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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).
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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).
Passport Services
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
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- Drive-Up Window (return items, pick up holds and pay fines)
- EV charging
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Passport 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.