Public Libraries in Maryland
United States
Public Libraries in Maryland
Find public libraries across Maryland — hours, addresses, digital resources and free programs near you.
19
Cities Covered
20
Libraries Listed
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Library Cards
Maryland's public libraries are coordinated through the Maryland State Library and the Sailor Network, the statewide library system established in 1994. This directory covers 19 cities including Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Frederick, Hagerstown and Cumberland — with hours, addresses, phone numbers, and the free digital services available to every Maryland resident.
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⭐ Featured Library
Long Branch Library
One of the leading public libraries in Maryland, serving the local community with books, digital resources, programs and free Wi-Fi.
About Public Libraries in Maryland
Maryland has a strong network of public libraries serving communities of all sizes, from Baltimore and the Washington suburbs to small towns in Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Coordinated through the Maryland State Library and the Sailor Network, these libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, broadband internet, educational programs, and community gathering spaces for all residents.
Most Maryland public libraries offer free library cards to state residents and participate in statewide digital library programs, giving cardholders access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming films from home using apps like Libby (OverDrive).
Use the city directory above to find your nearest public library in Maryland, including current hours, contact information, and details on available services and programs.
📚 What Maryland Libraries Offer
- 📖 Books, DVDs, audiobooks & magazines
- 💻 Digital eBooks & audiobooks (Libby / OverDrive)
- 🗂️ Sailor Network & statewide e-resources (free)
- 🎬 Streaming films (Kanopy or Hoopla)
- 📡 Free Wi-Fi & public computers
- 👶 Children’s storytimes & programs
- 🎓 Adult learning & literacy programs
- 📚 Interlibrary loan network
🗺️ Quick Facts
| Cities covered | 19 |
| Libraries listed | 20 |
| Digital platform | Libby / OverDrive |
| Statewide network | Sailor / SLRC (Enoch Pratt) |
| Streaming | Kanopy / Hoopla |
| Library card cost | Free for residents |
Free Digital Resources
📚 Sailor & the State Library Resource Center — Maryland's Statewide Resources
Through the Sailor Network and the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, every Maryland resident has free access to statewide research databases, digital collections, and one of the largest reference libraries in the state. Residents can also explore Digital Maryland, a free online collection of historic maps, photographs, and manuscripts documenting the state's history.
Access is free with a Maryland public library card. Ask any library listed above to get connected.
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