The Elkridge 50+ Senior Center, within the Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library, is one of…read morethe locations of a Howard County Mail-in Ballot Dropbox for the 2026 General Election. If you are dropping off your absentee mail-in ballot for this election, it must be placed in a dropbox by 8 pm on Nov 03. (Request a printed absentee mail-in or fax-in ballot and envelope by Oct 27. Request a Print-At-Home ballot by Oct 30.) Please doublecheck with Maryland and Howard County online sites.

8.29.26 This was my…read morefirst time visiting this branch. I came to borrow a book that wasn't available at my local branch, and I was pleasantly surprised by some of the amenities. The first thing that caught my eye was the Dogfish Café vending machine to the left when you enter the library. I thought this was genius! If patrons are studying or spending a significant amount of time at the library, they're likely to get hungry and need a quick snack. The library also appears to have a study room and plenty of computers available in the main area, which is convenient for students and anyone who needs a place to work. The children's area was colorful and inviting, with fun window-pane decorations and an aquarium that I'm sure kids enjoy. This branch is a little farther from me than my local branch, so I probably won't visit regularly. However, I would definitely return if I'm looking for a particular book that isn't available at my usual branch.

This is such a great library! My family and I recently had the opportunity to check it out. It's…read morewell organized, has an awesome play space for kids and their events calendar is jam packed full of fun events for all ages. The librarians were helpful and kind too!

This is one of my personal favorite libraries. I love the selection of books available. If anyone…read moreis a danmei fan, I highly recommend you come here - they have so many great novels in that genre! Outside of enjoying that their collection stocks my personal favorite niche genre, I also love their "Be Surprised Bundle" program. You can fill out a form online and provide information about your favorite books (favorite authors, genres, themes, etc) and a librarian will curate a bundle of books for you. It's similar to "blind date books" that I've seen at some other libraries, but I enjoy this more because someone is trying to appeal to your specific tastes when selecting novels for you. There are also great books in their online collection. I love using the Libby app paired with my Kindle. I also love that they provide EV charging (paid) and EV/low-emission parking spots.

This isn't my first choice in libraries as it's not necessarily the closest to me, however it might…read morehave to be. This location is utterly breathtaking in terms of accessibility for people in the city and the architecture. I champion all libraries and we should be flooding them to take advantage of the clubs, panels, classes, and other resources. Today I checked out the Carmelo Anthony exhibit which has been extended to the 19th of January. It's completely FREE! It was truly a great exhibit and so amazing to see and relearn about so many pivotal points in his career, community impacts and soundtrack to his life and career. You also can sign up for a Melo library card (limited edition)!! I think this is a great initiative to get people into the library again and reintroduce why the library is an amazing place to be!

Baltimore Review 6/Many: I stopped in this nice library a few days ago while traveling through…read moreBaltimore, looking to escape the heat with a few others and also to go to the bathroom. The ceiling here is gorgeous, and I like the listing of the various services offered to people in the area. Apparently, there was a guy who he thought was clearly high or similar, staring at anyone entering the men's bathroom. From the bit I interacted with the staff, they seemed friendly and helpful. I looked through a bit of their offerings, and they had a surprisingly large number of old films to rent, among other things. In short, a nice place to visit and take a load off.

Absolutely beautiful location. I love that so much of the history is preserved and cared for so…read moreintensely. If I were still in school, it would certainly be my top place to find quiet while studying.

I attended an event here and this place has such a magical feel. The main library hall is like…read moresomething out of a movie. The outter reception room outside the main library hall is full of display cases with amazingly rare and incredible literary treasures. Each has great explanations and descriptions of the featured work. My only "complaint" is the restricted access to all of the library's levels except a few aisles on the ground floor. I'd have truly loved to explore more of this architectural gem with its abundance of literary and historic treasures. For those that do have access, I hope they appreciate the incredible privilege they have.

People have strayed away from the library when in fact they are still of use to us all. Not…read moreeveryone is tethered to a tablet or phone. Some still enjoy the age old ability to be a page turner and the occasional use of a piece of mail to keep our spot in the book we're reading. I make it a point to keep my child involved in the use of the library. When's the last time you even made mention of the Dewey Decimal System. Ask a kid nowadays and they'll look at you sideways. This location is right off of Annapolis Road and if you're going too fast you'll miss your turn. There is plenty of parking and the librarians there were pleasant and didn't mind lending a hand when I was researching some titles. You can check out magazines as well as DVDs and CDs. Getting a library card is easy peezy so don't procrastinate; get your butt out to your local library and see what they have to offer. If you pick up books from another Ann Arundel County library, you can return them to another AAC location without stressing. After checking out materials, the return date is printed on a receipt for you and if needed you can extend your items online. I hope you read this and ponder, when's the last time I actually sat down and read a book? Getting kids to read is a good way to have conversations and help them articulate what they read and how it made them feel. Trust me, its okay to untether occasionally.

The Odenton location of Anne Arundel County library is one of my favorite locations. First, it's…read moreclose to home. Second, wide selection. Third, friendly staff. My daughter got her very first library card today and she was so excited to use it. I love the "teen" area that they have filled with tables and YA books. I love that the teens have a specific area all to themselves.

Always things happening here for kids!…read more We often look in while walking near the Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. We happened on a bubble party! Inside the library! And of course books. And of course air conditioning!

A super cute neighborhood focused public library branch - I went for the first time to attend one…read moreof their free events, creating lanterns for lunar new year. Parking is really hard in this area because it's on a very busy street and in Fed Hill. This is very close to Cross Street market so you can grab a bite while you stop at this library branch if you wanted. I do think their selection is more focused on the youth because there are a lot of families and schools nearby but glad I finally got to go in because I've seen it for years.

My rating is based off of the availability of their books (physical and e-books) alone. I am very…read moresatisfied with the availability of books and their selection. They have a lot of classics and new releases. The website is up-to-date on the number of copies available and the location(s). The staff is very friendly and helpful. The Glen Burnie branch building looks like it was last renovated in the late 80s. It is wheelchair accessible. It has plenty of parking.

Warning: it's an afterschool daycare at times. Kids running around in common areas…read more Quieter during the daytime. I just wish there were some comfy chairs in which to read and enjoy the library like at other libraries. The staff is incredibly helpful. They are kind and considerate and really do a great job.

Libraries should be built like this. Beautiful…read morearchitecture, event rooms for community outreach, outdoor spaces, and plenty of natural light make this library very appealing! The renovation in 2011 has transformed the original library into a modern-day archaeological masterpiece! What's Inside: A friendly staff, always available to help. Kids section. Teen section. Young adult section. Large selection of DVDs. Audio book section. Plenty of public computers. Private study rooms. Howard County Historical Society Center. (2nd Floor) Vending machines and snack area. (1st Floor) Two large event rooms. Community garden. Outdoor rooftop garden. Water stations. Plenty of hand sanitizer stations. Teen game breaks and snack breaks. Self-checkout stations. Compact car parking. Reserved family parking spaces. EV charging stations. Farmers Market ( spring, summer, and fall) Public restrooms on both floors. Handicap accessible. Elevator. Monthly community events. Homework help. Wireless printing. And more!!! Visit http://hclibrary.org for more information.

Development Assitant Pros:Helping the little kids out with…read moregiving them books or beach balls and see their little smiles.Very sunny windows which light up the library with every teen geeks dream to read their latest books:)I love how this library gives back to the community and is supportive to helping others.They have wide ranges of all types of classes and library collections!:)Beautiful office Iareas/bathrooms to proactively.Marvelous Teen Instructors who guide you really well and very cooperative with communication.I love helping the kid adminstors with craft activities and help in the kiddos section.The manager seems very sweet;very welcoming. Cons:Tried to emailing for a schedule followup and haven't received my schedule.Also received a email that they weren't accepting applications for volunteers until September it felt subtitling was a little mean it was perceieved as.Also being a new volunteer you can be very nervous and with some of the team not seeming like they want new volunteers their make you feel unwelcome there.When you really don't wanna lose you're volunteering position this can be very upsetting and make someone really sad;feel unwelcome.

A great library with many hidden resources! The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the books…read moreare many. Some little known perks: - The librarians can help you order a book from any other BCPL branch. - You can drop off books from the Enoch Pratt library system here. - You can get tons of great magazines and ebooks for free on your Kindle and Ipad. - They have many events for patrons of all ages. - There is a basement with special collections and rooms that can be signed out for community meetings. - It smells like a library should.

This remodel is the biggest disappointment. While there are new floors, carpets, and shelving, the…read moresheer number of incomplete, empty, and "not yet available" things is staggering. To start, the children's area is mostly empty, devoid of toys and other learning materials that allow children to express their creativity. Instead, the main children's are has a couple of round tables, a few chairs, a kids toy house in the middle of the service area, and a few old and dirty toys. That's it. For a community with over 9,000 children ages 9 and under. There's no enclosed place for kids. No new learning environments. How does Arbutus, which was last remodeled over a decade ago have a better kids play and learning area than Catonsville which was remodeled just last year? The other frustrating thing is that staff aren't around to help. There's one person at the desk. That's it. If there's a line of 3 people, they say they can't call for back up unless it gets longer. If you ask a person shelving books, they can't help either saying it's BCPL policy that two people can't help someone at the desk. I will say, the branch is clean and the bathrooms are way better. I also like the enclosed teen space which is nice. I also think generally, most of the staff are pretty pleasant. It just sucks that BCPL blundered the renovation and are hampering customer service.