Crofton

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Location Details

Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm 
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (Sept - May)

Directions

From Rts. 3 and 424, turn onto Rt. 424 (Davidsonville Rd.). Make a left at the third light onto Riedel Road. The library is on the right past the Crofton Convalescent Center.

Technology

 

Please call or email for more information about technology at this location.

What's Happening at Crofton Community Library

Join our weekly Storytimes

Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10am
Toddler Storytime Wednesdays at 10am AND 11am
Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10am AND 11am
*11am Storytimes are a repeat of the 10am program*

 

FarmUnity, Our Community Garden

Dedicated volunteers help us plant, water and harvest our community-built garden. All fruit and vegetables harvested are available for free in our lobby or donated to local food pantries or non-profits. 

If you would like to volunteer, please email farmunity@farm-unity.org.

Check out live weather updates via our garden weather station.
 

Crofton Farmers Market begins Summer Schedule

Starting Saturday, May 10th 2025-November 1st 2025, the Crofton Farmers Market operates on its Summer schedule, every Saturday in Crofton Library's Parking Lot from 8 am–12 pm with a variety of local vendors. Food Trucks are often available until 1pm. 
 

Little Free Pantry

In partnership with Caring Cupboard, we have a Little Free Pantry! The mission of the Caring Cupboard program is to try to ensure that no citizen, and especially children, in Anne Arundel County suffers from food insecurity or hygiene issues of any kind and for any reason through providing food and basic necessities. We are proud to host a Caring Cupboard and we welcome community members to take what they need and donate what they can. Our Little Free Pantry is located in the second median across from the library entry. 
 

Enslaved People of Crofton Monument

Enslaved People of Crofton Memorial

This monument honors and recognizes the Enslaved People who toiled on local plantations and built our county from 1634 - 1864. It was created for an Eagle Scout project and sits to the left of the Crofton Library doors near the flag poles. 

Whites Hall, known as the birthplace of Johns Hopkins, was built around the 1780s. Whites Hall stretched over 500 acres, with most of the farmland being used to grow tobacco employing slave labor. Whites Hall was a private home until about 12 years ago.

The Linthicum Walks property dates back to 1672. In its time as a farm, it stretched over 200 acres of land, which fell in and out of the Linthicum family over the years. Today it stands as a historic monument just off of Davidsonville Road.

Middle Plantation was constructed around the 1790s, with the 600 acre property being originally patented to Mareen Duvall in the 1660s. The house stayed in the Duvall family, with a historical marker being added in 1959. 

For more information on the history of Enslaved Peoples:

Maryland State Archives--African American Resources

Maryland State Archives--Legacy of Slavery in Maryland

Maryland State Archives--Researching African American Families

 

Art Exchange Box

Chesapeake Arts Center Art Exchange Box at CRO is painted black with various shapes painted green, yellow, and blue

Art Exchange Boxes provide a wonderful opportunity for community engagement and creativity. These boxes allow community members to “take art and leave art,” or art supplies, fostering creativity in an interactive and accessible community space. 

Chesapeake Arts Center constructed several Art Exchange Boxes to be placed at locations in West and North Anne Arundel County throughout the summer and fall of 2024. 

Virtual Branch Tour

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group
This event is in the "All" group

Groovy Nate

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group
This event is in the "All" group

Groovy Nate

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group

Babies in Bloom

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group

Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Outdoor Wifi Access

 

Outdoor Wi-Fi Available at This Library

The library now offers outdoor Wi-Fi. Customers may access the internet even when the library is closed.