All CCPL locations will be closed for an all-day staff training on Monday, October 13. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.
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.
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.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, October 8, 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 8, 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.
Maryland Ghost Trackers
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Back by popular demand! Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present evidence that they have collected over the years.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Back by popular demand! Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present evidence that they have collected over the years.
Read and Play
Thursday, October 9, 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.
Thursday, October 9, 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.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Thursday, October 9, 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, October 9, 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, October 9, 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, October 9, 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.
Papercraft Studio
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">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.
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">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-eldersburg-sba or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
Saturday Adventures
Saturday, October 11, 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, October 11, 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!
Free Spirit Book Club: Leaving Time
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.
Read and Play
Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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.
Knit and Chat
Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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.
Writing Group
Wednesday, October 15, 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 15, 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, October 15, 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.
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
LEGO® Builders Club
Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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.
Thursday, October 16, 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
Thursday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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.
Halloween Bingo
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun as we celebrate October with a thriller- and horror-themed bingo!
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun as we celebrate October with a thriller- and horror-themed bingo!
Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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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!
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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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!
To Be Read: Elizabeth R. Hyman
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.
In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, Elizabeth R. Hyman adds a new dimension to the story of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising during World War II, shining a long-overdue spotlight on five young, Polish Jewish women—champions who helped lead the resistance, sabotage the Nazis, and aid Jews in hiding across occupied Poland and Eastern Europe. Hyman is a Holocaust historian, archivist, and history blogger with dual Master’s Degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park. She established her history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” in 2011. She is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Pokèmon Fun
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Come to the library for some Pokémon fun, including trivia, crafts, and more!
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Come to the library for some Pokémon fun, including trivia, crafts, and more!
Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Celebrate Five Nights at Freddy's with a breakout-themed escape room!
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Celebrate Five Nights at Freddy's with a breakout-themed escape room!
Princess and the Pea: A Saturday Adventures Storytime
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! This week, we will have a special princess storytime featuring the cast of Liberty High School Drama Club's Princess and the Pea!
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! This week, we will have a special princess storytime featuring the cast of Liberty High School Drama Club's Princess and the Pea!
Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Saturday, October 18, 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.
Saturday, October 18, 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.
Family Storytime
Monday, October 20, 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, October 20, 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, October 20, 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, October 20, 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.
It's All Fun & Games To Me
Monday, October 20, 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, October 20, 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.
Curious Kids
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
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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.
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
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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.
Open Mah Jongg
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Yoga with Meditation
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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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, October 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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).
Read and Play
Tuesday, October 21, 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.
Tuesday, October 21, 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.
Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 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.
Line Dancing with Lori
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Gentle Yoga
Tuesday, October 21, 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.
Tuesday, October 21, 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.
Youth Community Service Group
Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, October 22, 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.
Wednesday, October 22, 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.
Senior Planet: Streaming and Smart TVs
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Every day, more and more people are "cutting the cord" and canceling their cable subscriptions. Instead, they're using free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu to watch their favorite shows and movies online. This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You'll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Every day, more and more people are "cutting the cord" and canceling their cable subscriptions. Instead, they're using free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu to watch their favorite shows and movies online. This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You'll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
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.