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
Finksburg BranchMonday, April 13, 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.
Veterans Book Club: Beverly Hills Spy
Finksburg BranchMonday, April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor by Ronald Drabkin.
Read and Play
Finksburg BranchTuesday, April 14, 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
Finksburg BranchTuesday, April 14, 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
Finksburg BranchTuesday, April 14, 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
Finksburg BranchWednesday, April 15, 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!
Finksburg BranchWednesday, April 15, 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.
Finksburg Book Club: Broken Country
Finksburg BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 16, 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
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 16, 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.
Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 16, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!
Take Action for Animals: Animal Control Officers in Carroll County
Finksburg BranchSaturday, April 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join Officer Angela Derr from the Humane Society of Carroll County & Animal Control Division for an interactive presentation, including a weather-pending vehicle and equipment tour, about the ins and outs of animal rescue. You'll learn what animal control officers do for you and Carroll County's animals and later stick around to create recycled toys for homeless animals in need. Teens requiring service learning hours can earn up to 2 hours for this program.
PAWS to Read
Finksburg BranchSaturday, April 18, 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
Services
24/7 book drop access
Drive-Up Window (return items and pick up holds)
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
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.