Crofton

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Location Details

Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 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 farmunityusa@gmail.com. 
 

Crofton Farmer's Market on Saturdays

Starting Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Crofton Farmer's Market returns weekly on Saturdays in Crofton Library's Parking Lot from 8 am–12 pm for a variety of local vendors. Food Trucks are available 8 am–2 pm.

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. 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: 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.

Books! The Magic is Real!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading that will last.

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

Books! The Magic is Real!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading that will last.

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

Eco Adventures: Ultimate Animal Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all along the way.

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crofton Houseplant Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

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

Babies in Bloom

10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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!

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.