COVID-19 Test Kit Update: We have not received our shipment of test kits from the State for the Wednesday, January 19 distribution date. We hope to have our supply restored for Wednesday, January 26. Please check back for updates.
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.
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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It's cold outside, perfect weather for a snowman! Come to the library to pick up crafts about our favorite winter friend.
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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GoVAX Mobile is Maryland’s COVID-19 mobile vaccination effort. Carroll County Public Library is partnering with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to offer GoVAX Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics on select dates at CCPL Branch Libraries in January 2022. Click here to register for the January 21st vaccine clinic at the Eldersburg Branch: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/5012577169
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Roots and traditional Americana instrumental music and songs for all ages.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 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. Periodically, per group consensus, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Come create a Pokémon-themed snow globe winter wonderland and Perler bead creation.
Saturday, January 29, 2022 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Do you have an old t-shirt that you don't wear but don't want to throw away? Bring it to Exploration Point! to transform into a throw pillow! Participants will learn some easy machine and hand sewing in order to create a unique upcycled pillow! No previous sewing experience is needed. Please bring an old t-shirt you no longer wear.
Monday, January 31, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, January 31, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 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. Periodically, per group consensus, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry.
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 Sunday 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)
- Exploration Point!
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary 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