Somerset County Library
🏢 Somerset County Library System · Princess Anne, Maryland
Somerset County Library
The Somerset County Library in Princess Anne is the main branch of a three-location system serving Maryland's lower Eastern Shore — anchored by one of the region's strongest genealogy archives and a hands-on makerspace with Prusa 3D printers.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: (410) 651-0852
Website: somelibrary.org
Plus Code: 87C66835+Q2 (Princess Anne, MD)
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📖 About Somerset County Library
Somerset County Library anchors Maryland's lower Eastern Shore from its Princess Anne headquarters, backed by branches in Crisfield and the remote watermen's community of Ewell on Smith Island. The system's local history and genealogy collection is considered one of the finest on the Delmarva Peninsula, housing more than 3,000 primary-source documents — newspaper clippings, postcards, maps, event brochures, and photographs — many digitized through the Digital Maryland program and searchable online. The makerspace features Prusa MK3S+ filament and SL1S resin 3D printers available to cardholders at both Princess Anne and Crisfield locations. Somerset County is one of Maryland's smallest counties by population but has a rich maritime past tied to the Chesapeake Bay crabbing industry; the library's archives include brochures from the Crisfield National Hard Crab Derby dating back decades. Through the Sailor Network, Maryland residents access a wide suite of statewide digital databases at no cost.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Three-branch system — Princess Anne (main), Crisfield, and Ewell on Smith Island
- One of the Eastern Shore's strongest genealogy & local history archives (3,000+ primary sources)
- Makerspace with Prusa MK3S+ filament & SL1S resin 3D printers on site
- Digitized Somerset County collections via Digital Maryland, including Crisfield Hard Crab Derby records
- Mango Languages, Gale Courses, and Libby eBooks free with your library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Maryland residents access the Sailor Network's statewide databases plus the library's own digital platforms — all free with a Somerset County card:
📚 Services
- Free public computers & Wi-Fi
- Wireless printing
- 3D printing (Prusa filament & resin) — by appointment
- Meeting room reservations
- Local history & genealogy research assistance
- Libby eBooks, movies & magazines
- Gale Courses online learning
- Mango Languages (70+ languages)
🎸 Programs
- Mother Goose on the Loose (early literacy for infants & toddlers)
- 500 by Five literacy initiative
- STEAM activities for children
- Family paint nights
- Genealogy workshops
- Homework help & student resources
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
📍 Nearby Libraries on Maryland's Eastern Shore
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Somerset County Library offer 3D printing, and how much does it cost?
Yes. Both the Princess Anne and Crisfield branches have Prusa MK3S+ filament printers and SL1S resin printers. Pricing is $1.00 per hour of print time plus $0.10 per gram for most filament ($0.20 per mL for resin). Reserve time through the library; bring your own design file or ask staff for help.
What genealogy resources are available at the Princess Anne branch?
The branch holds one of the Eastern Shore's strongest genealogy collections — more than 3,000 primary sources including newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, and brochures. Digitized materials are also accessible online through Digital Maryland. Staff can assist with research, and online tools such as Ancestry Library Edition are available on in-library computers.
Can I borrow a library card if I live outside Somerset County?
Maryland residents can use any public library in the state with a valid Maryland library card. If you live in an adjacent county, your home library's card will work here. Non-Maryland residents should contact the library at (410) 651-0852 to ask about reciprocal borrowing options.
Where is the Ewell branch, and how do I reach it?
The Ewell Library is on Smith Island, Maryland's only inhabited offshore island, at 4005 Smith Island Road, Ewell, MD. It is accessible only by ferry from Crisfield; call (410) 425-2181 to confirm current ferry schedules and library hours before making the trip.
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