This library is beautiful and has multiple levels with a parking garage attached. There is a kids…read moreroom that definitely accommodate the little ones with computers for them to use. I come to this library primarily to use the study rooms which are nice, spacious and comfortable. They have a white board inside of them as well. My favorite part of this library is the display of African American baseball artifacts on multiple levels. It shows how important, valuable and the great contribution African Americans players made to the sport of baseball. Park on the garage level.....maybe on floor 3 of the garage which had a small bridge to enter the library directly. Also, The community college shares the upper floors of this library as well which includes larger study rooms and an entire computer lab. The staff is really helpful as well. Will definitely be back time and time again

This location is conveniently located in Mill Station with garage and street parking. The…read moreCollective, featuring local and minority owned businesses is my favorite store for unique gifts and its on the first floor of the library. The plethora of play centers and a dedicated kids space offers a safe and interactive option for parents and caregivers. Checkout the event calendar for events and programming for all ages. My mom has also used their inexpensive printers as well.

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.

Amazing and varied book selection, kind staff that are always willing to help, and they even have…read more3d printers and computers to use, as well as large play spaces for children! I cannot recommend this library enough!

I agree with everyone: Glenwood Branch is A+. It offers way more than books: 3D printer, digital…read morememory station, laser cutter engraver, recording booth, tinker bins, sewing machines and U.S.P.S. passport service. Plus, there's an inviting children's section. I'm sure there are even more services available. But, the employees are what makes this branch special. They are more than willing to go out of their way; they are friendly, helpful and efficient. Every visit is a pleasant experience.

Libraries are beautiful places to read and learn. This location is no different! Come for the…read morepeace, stay for the ambiance.

This was my first time coming to this location of the Howard County Libraries. The selection of…read morebooks is great. There is an upstairs and downstairs in this library. Nice location.

I enjoy visiting libraries from time to time. To me, they feel like miniature reflections of the…read morelocal community--each one carrying the character, values, and stories of the people who live in the area. This is a Very nice library, large enough in scale, with a lot of computers for public use, plenty seating areas for work and study, brightness through the large glass wall. Beautifully designed. Ample parking included handicap and EV charging. Restroom is good size located right before the main entrance. Large kids area with books, tables, chairs and a full schedule of activities. Teen center also come with activities plans. The only downside, is the homeless issues, they just come and stink up the entire place. The SAD part is, this is not just a HCL problem , this happens to all public libraries, cause you cannot tell them not to come to a public facility. Free hclwireless unsecured wifi. Highly recommend to bring your own sanitizing wipes to wipe down everything you plan to sit and use before seated.

This library is bright, neat, and welcoming! I came to get work done mission was accomplished!read more

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.

Beautiful library with a rustic and magical feel and plenty of space for studying. I was able to…read moreget free wifi and sat down in a corridor of the bottom level. Apparently the upper levels of the library aren't open to visitors, but just sitting in the main floor was stunning.

Wonderful library that serves people of all ages, especially kids. I got 2 lovely craftwork that…read morewere made by talented kids for the events organized by the library :) Walking into the library gave me a great vibe. I instantly loved the bright and spacious space. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, got me my new library card with huge smiles. One glance at the bulletin board got me excited as they have so many events lined up - all organized by the dedicated staff. This library is part of the Howard Library network and has a great set of books. Both their website and app are user-friendly to browse, hold and check out books. I'd certainly be frequenting it for getting some work done or quiet reading :)

I absolutely love Elkridge Library! They always have a variety of events going on for all ages, the…read morelibrarians are helpful and so sweet, and the space is calming and engaging simultaneously. I am a little biased in my love for Elkridge Library (and all Howard County Libraries) as I used to volunteer here in my teen days. Although those are long behind me, and some of the staff I used to work with are long gone as well, the vibes are still just as great and the current staff are amazing. I love bringing my kids here for their children's events, and I love attending their adult art classes, or finding a new romance book to read the night away, or attending a DIY class to learn a new skill. I highly recommend getting a library card to make the most of your time here. It's more than just books!

The library is always my source for research and a great place to find a good book to get my mind…read moreoff of work in between times.

This library offers a few history lessons about historic Reisterstown. It's located next to the 1st…read morecemetery in the area that includes several people involved in the founding and building of Reisterstown and Owings Mills. The older part of the library is a building that was the first school. There is a modernized addition to that historic building to hold the actual books and computers. The quiet room is okay, but because it's located in the older building you can hear people walking around upstairs and anyone going up or down the stairs...it can be annoying at times! They have about 20 or so computers to log into. Free wi-do of course. The staff is very helpful, friendly, and will try their best to answer any of your questions.

Its one of the more larger libraries in MOCO. I was looking…read morefor a book... thats a best seller. However all the libraries in the area had long waiting lists. They have Lucky Day shelves. Which means those books with waiting lists sometimes will be there. I bypassed that 4 week waiting period. I came initially to use one of their conference rooms. Which is huge and spacious. They have a discovery room which is a huge sensory play area that I use to take my littles that they absolutely loved. Teachers can also reserve the room during the week for a hour. However use caution. Idk if those toys are sanitized. So make sure your littles dont put it in their mouth. Lots of computers to use, or bring your own laptop. Wifi is good. However their printing is expensive... .15 cents for regular and i think .99 cents for color. They also have classes, especially if you wanna learn how to knit, or play mahjong. They also have reading time for the littles.

Interesting how the Lobby is used for adult daycare taking up all the available seats EVERYDAY -…read morefemales talk inside on cell phones but I'm told to LOWER MY VOICE!!! Usually see bums sleeping in the easy chairs all day SHEESH