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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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Saturday Adventures
Saturday, August 23, 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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Read with a Furry Friend
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
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Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

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Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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.

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Mix & Mingle Mondays
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Looking to make new friends and create meaningful social experiences for your little one? Join our playgroup—a dedicated time and space for fun and connection! While the kids play and explore, the grown-ups can relax and socialize.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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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Mah Jongg 101
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of this ancient and challenging tile game. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun!

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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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Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

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Read and Play
Tuesday, August 26, 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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Rainbow Recess
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Join us for active fun with the parachute and stretchy band, just like you do in elementary school recess! Kids will enjoy teamwork games, movement, and laughter in this high-energy program designed to get everyone moving and having fun.

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Writing Group
Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 27, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, August 27, 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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Messy Art
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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What are we making? Whatever you want-and it's going to be beautiful! And messy! Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Prevention
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Sometimes it can be overwhelming understanding cybersecurity and how to protect ourselves from cyber threats. In this seminar, learn best practices for identifying and handling cyber incidents such as fraud, scams, and more. Presented by the Carroll County Technology Council and the Carroll County Sheriff's Department.

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Open Chess
Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 27, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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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Line Dancing with Lori
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

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Gentle Yoga
Thursday, August 28, 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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Back from the Beach Book Sale
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Yoga with Meditation
Friday, August 29, 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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All About Owls
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration and more information
Join us for a special visit by a screech owl from the Piney Run Park Nature Center! Participants will also perform an owl pellet dissection. Learn all about owl behavior, diet, and habitat.

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Back from the Beach Book Sale
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Saturday Adventures
Saturday, August 30, 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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Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Writing Group
Wednesday, September 3, 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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Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

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Folded Book Vase
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Transform an old hardback book into a seasonal floral arrangement.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, September 3, 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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Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

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Yoga with Meditation
Friday, September 5, 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).

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.