Woodlawn Branch Closes for Renovation, Library Opens Temporary Space

  • By Baltimore County Public Library

Baltimore County Public Library is bringing the future of library buildings to Woodlawn. The branch, located at 1811 Woodlawn Drive, is set to undergo an unprecedented $22 million renovation starting this fall. The branch’s last day for customers is Friday, September 26, which includes Storyville and the drop boxes. The library is holding a renovation kickoff ceremony and family fun day on Wednesday, October 1, starting at 10 a.m. 

We understand the importance of a public library in the Woodlawn area and the gap that would be felt if it were to close during the renovation. Therefore, the library has set up a temporary location at 6660 Security Boulevard Suite 13, which is opening to the public on Monday, October 6. It will offer basic services, including: 

  • Borrowing materials
  • Computers
  • Programs
  • Printing and fax
  • Study spaces 

Customers are also welcome to explore our other 18 branches and our digital library is available 24/7. 

Expanding the Branch 

The branch is currently 25,900 square feet and only one level. As part of the renovation, we are expanding the branch to the lower level which used to house the Baltimore County Health Department to make the entire branch 34,000 square feet. 

Top Tier Amenities 

The current estimate of the project construction cost is $22 million; funded by Baltimore County government and a grant from Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library for the refurbishment of Storyville. Improvements include building upgrades, expanding to two floors and adding 21st century amenities. Renovations include: 

Concept photo of the future Woodlawn branch exterior
  • Digital media lab
  • Recording studio 
  • Community conference room
  • Café
  • Distinct areas for adults, teens, tweens and children
  • Quiet work and study areas
  • Homework rooms
  • Youth programming area
  • Refreshed Storyville 

Storyville

Storyville at the Woodlawn Branch will be closed for the duration of the renovation. We encourage you to explore our Storyville at the Rosedale Branch. Other ways to engage your little ones include attending our Story Times, signing them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and taking advantage of our digital library like Kanopy Kids and Mango Languages Little Pim. 

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