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.
Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.
Family Storytime
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 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.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 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.
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.
Writing Group
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 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, May 15, 2024 - 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, May 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 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, May 15, 2024 - 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.
Read and Play
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 16, 2024 - 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.
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 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.
Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 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, May 16, 2024 - 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!
Coffee with the Classics: Rear Window
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for this month's selection, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller, Rear Window, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for this month's selection, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller, Rear Window, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Saturday Adventures
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 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, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 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, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.
Eldersburg Branch Fan Con Presented by the Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, attend a Pokémon drawing lesson, and more! Costumes are encouraged!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, attend a Pokémon drawing lesson, and more! Costumes are encouraged!
Pokémon Go and Draw with Art Way Alliance
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Do you know them all? Join Art Way Alliance as artists show you how to draw some of your favorite Pokémon characters. From the original 151 to the new Scarlet and Violet starters, we will explore the shapes that make up these awesome characters. Participants may even get to create their own original creatures! Bring your Pokédex and creativity!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Do you know them all? Join Art Way Alliance as artists show you how to draw some of your favorite Pokémon characters. From the original 151 to the new Scarlet and Violet starters, we will explore the shapes that make up these awesome characters. Participants may even get to create their own original creatures! Bring your Pokédex and creativity!
This event is part of the Eldersburg Branch Fan Con! Join us before and after the program for fandom-based activities!
Mix and Mingle Mondays
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gathering for fun playtime for kids while the grown-ups socialize.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gathering for fun playtime for kids while the grown-ups socialize.
Creative Clips
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials will be provided.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials will be provided.
Birds of Maryland: From Field to Forest and Ground Floor to Treetops
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He will share how birds change with each habitat and discuss unique bird behaviors. You will also view a short film showing what you can do to protect birds. Marty will humorously describe the rewards and challenges of filming birds that don't seem to want to pose for him! There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He will share how birds change with each habitat and discuss unique bird behaviors. You will also view a short film showing what you can do to protect birds. Marty will humorously describe the rewards and challenges of filming birds that don't seem to want to pose for him! There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation.
Read and Play
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 21, 2024 - 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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 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.
Writing Group
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 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, May 22, 2024 - 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, May 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 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, May 22, 2024 - 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, May 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 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.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 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.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 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.
Saturday Adventures
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 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, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Afternoon Puzzle Swap
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Looking for a new puzzle to put together? Then come to the library's puzzle swap! Bring a puzzle of good quality with no missing pieces to the information desk at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch anytime between May 13th and May 24th to get a swap ticket. Then, stop by during the program to exchange each swap ticket you have for a new puzzle!
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Looking for a new puzzle to put together? Then come to the library's puzzle swap! Bring a puzzle of good quality with no missing pieces to the information desk at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch anytime between May 13th and May 24th to get a swap ticket. Then, stop by during the program to exchange each swap ticket you have for a new puzzle!
Read with a Furry Friend
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 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 reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 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 reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.
Read and Play
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 28, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
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.