Calvert Library Prince Frederick
🏢 Calvert Library · Prince Frederick, Maryland
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
The flagship of Calvert County's public library system, Calvert Library Prince Frederick opened its purpose-built facility at 850 Costley Way in 2006 after groundbreaking in 2004. The branch has been fine-free since 2019 and is the only location in the county offering 3D printing through its Makerspace, notary services and a Career & Job Center.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 12pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: (410) 535-0291
Website: calvertlibrary.info
Plus Code: 87C5HC42+C8 (Prince Frederick, MD)
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📖 About Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Calvert Library Prince Frederick is the headquarters branch of Calvert Library, the public library system of Calvert County, Maryland. The system was founded in 1959 in a donated building on Main Street in Prince Frederick — then open one afternoon a week — and grew through a series of expansions and new branches over the following decades. Groundbreaking for the current purpose-built building at 850 Costley Way took place in 2004, and the branch opened in 2006 with expanded shelving, separate areas for young children and young adults, and improved community meeting spaces. In 2019, Calvert Library became fine-free system-wide. The catalog is shared with Southern Maryland libraries through the SOMD consortium (catalog.somd.lib.md.us). Cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive, stream films through Kanopy, enjoy unlimited digital titles through hoopla, and access Maryland's Sailor statewide research portal.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Purpose-built facility at 850 Costley Way opened in 2006 after groundbreaking in 2004 — tripling the space of the previous branch on Fourth Street
- Fine-free system-wide since 2019 — never worry about late fees on returned items
- Makerspace with 3D printing capability, available at this Prince Frederick location
- Notary services available at the branch for the community
- Career & Job Center with job-search assistance, Brainfuse tutoring and technology training
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Calvert Library cardholders have free access to a full suite of digital resources through the library and Maryland statewide programs:
📚 Services
- Notary services available at the branch
- Makerspace with 3D printing at Prince Frederick
- Career & Job Center with Brainfuse JobNow and job-search assistance
- Student exam proctoring service
- Meeting rooms for community groups
- Public computers, printing, scanning, fax & free Wi-Fi
- Lendable technology (mobile hotspots, devices)
- Curbside pickup appointments available
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and early-literacy programs
- Homework Help (Brainfuse HelpNow) for students
- Teen programming and activities
- Adult programs, author events and discussion groups
- Summer reading programs for all ages
- Career and workforce development workshops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current Calvert Library Prince Frederick building open, and how does it compare to the original library?
Groundbreaking for the current building at 850 Costley Way was in 2004, and it opened in 2006. It was a major upgrade from the earlier facility on Fourth Street, adding expanded shelving, separate spaces for young children and teens, and improved community meeting rooms. The library system itself dates back to 1959, when it opened in a donated building on Main Street and was open only one afternoon a week.
Does Calvert Library Prince Frederick charge late fees?
No. Calvert Library went fine-free system-wide in 2019, so there are no overdue fines on returned materials. This applies to all branches, including Prince Frederick.
Can I get notary services or 3D printing at the Prince Frederick branch?
Yes to both. Calvert Library Prince Frederick offers public notary services and houses the system's Makerspace with 3D printing equipment — both services are available specifically at this location. Contact the branch to confirm current availability and any certification requirements for the 3D printer.
What is the Friday schedule, and why is it different from the rest of the week?
The branch opens at noon on Friday and closes at 5 p.m., making Friday a shorter day compared to the Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. schedule. Saturday follows the full 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, and the library is closed on Sunday.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.