Frederick County Public Libraries

The main branch of the Frederick County libraries is housed in a beautiful building in the heart of downtown. The prime location is on Carroll Creek so you can take your newly checked out books to read by the water. Just as nice, the library is steps from the parking garage and the library validates your ticket so parking is free!
I have found the staff to be pleasant and easy to locate. There are a couple of self check out stations, though there never seems to be a wait for those or a staff checkout. They have a really good selection of DVDs that include many new releases as well as classic movies. The first floor also contains new release books and the used books for sale which are priced at 50 cents for paperbacks and $ 1 for hardbacks. Remember the money goes to FCPL if you’re thinking that’s a little pricier than Goodwill!
The book selection is generally good but I’ve searched the online catalog for 4 – 5 books that are not part of the collection. Some were a bit obscure but some were award winners so it was curious that they weren’t available. Oh well, that’s why I have Amazon Prime!
Now that I have moved nearby, I’m eager to try some of the amenities the library offers such as Babies & Books story time and Monday morning yoga for adults.

The children’s section could not be better. There is such a great selection of books, but most of all there’s am extensive Waldorf-​type play area that encourages children to play together, share, take turns, and investigate the world around them. My toddler spent nearly an hour and a half there today (his second visit), just exploring and playing independently. It was lovely.

Awesome documentary selection and an overall really good movie selection. Audiobooks also have a wide range of options. The kids section looks really big though I’ve never a reason to venture in there

Aside from downtown Rockville’s library, this is the nicest library I’ve ever seen in my life! I don’t know when this was built/​renovated but it’s absolutely amazing and makes me want to move to downtown Frederick!
Several beautiful levels with a simple & clean architectural design. Lots of nooks & crannies to relax and enjoy a good book. I believe there’s free wi-​fi as well. Very kid-​friendly with a special children’s book section.
Lots of parking nearby (garages, off-​street, etc.).

My 2 year old and I had never been to a story time. Our first 3 have been at the C Burr Artz Library. Carly learned my son’s name quickly and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

I like this library! This library is like a sanctuary for me! This library has everything you can imagine, they even validate parking if you parked in the parking garage. The only thing I don’t like about the library is that all the computers are being taken up and you’d have to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour before one is available. One time, I was using the computer at the library and this guy who was using the computer next to mine was on some smut website!!! I wish they can filter out those websites!!!
Another complaint I have about this library is that people who check out books, DVD’s, etc., never check them back in!!! They’re so disgusting!!! They think it’s theirs to keep forever.
Overall, this is a good library.

Frederick’s C Burr Artz library has the finest selection of philosophy audios any where in Maryland!
Ritzy Montgomery County doesn’t hold a candle to Frederick Counties main library.
Hats off to who ever chooses what goes on the shelves