Finksburg branch

Overhead drone photo of the Finksburg branch

2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 210484

Heather Owings, 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.

Alphabet Train

Alphabet Train

Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information

Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing trains everyone to take an oral history—from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process. You will watch interviews of the famous, under-recognized, and unfamiliar to learn effective and ineffective ways to save history.

This program is in partnership with the Carroll County Genealogical Society.

Read and Play

Read and Play

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 9:45am - 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.

Twos and Threes Together

Twos and Threes Together

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Pajama Party Storytime

Pajama Party Storytime

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 9:45am - 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. 

Ready, Set, School!

Ready, Set, School!

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Chess at the Library

Chess at the Library

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 7 - Adults, Adults
Class information

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Finksburg Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

Finksburg Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

This month's selection is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

Twos and Threes Together

Twos and Threes Together

Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Read and Play

Read and Play

Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Spring Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 20, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for spring with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Spring Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for spring with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

PAWS to Read

PAWS to Read

Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Registration is optional; walk-ins are welcome!

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: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 10

Book by Room

Services

Branch history

Library service to the Finksburg area began on January 28, 2009 with the opening of the 13,805 square foot branch. The Finksburg Planning and Citizens' Council played an integral role in helping the Finksburg Branch become a reality. This library was the first Green building in Carroll County. Some of the green features include: geothermal wells, a storm water management system, and recyclable and recycled materials.