Maryland Law Libraries

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The Thurgood Marshall State Law Library recognizes county public law libraries as vital to the communities they serve. The State Law Library maintains a directory of all Maryland circuit court law libraries. These libraries support judges, court staff, and attorneys. In addition, some serve the public and have staff available to assist patrons. For details about available resources such as databases, public computers, printing, copy fees, and access procedures, please contact your chosen circuit court. Click on any location below to learn more.


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Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 361 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis MD 21401
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-7:30pm
Phone: (410) 260-1430
Directions: Google Maps

Allegany County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No, court staff is available for basic assistance. Assistance unavailable noon - 1:00pm.
Address: 30 Washington Street, Cumberland MD 21502
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (301) 777-5925
Directions: Google Maps

Anne Arundel County Public Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 8 Church Circle, Suite 300, Annapolis MD 21401
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 222-1387
Email: [email protected]
Directions: Google Maps

Baltimore County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson MD 21204
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 887-3086
Directions: Google Maps

Baltimore Bar Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 100 N. Calvert St, Room 618, Mitchell Courthouse, Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours:

  • Mon-Thursday: 8:30am-8:00pm (except July and August closes at 6:00 p.m.)
  • Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (except July and August closes at 1:00 p.m.)
Phone: (410) 727-0280
Directions: Google Maps

Calvert County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No
Address: 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm
Phone: (410) 535-1600 ext. 2730
Directions: Google Maps

Caroline County Law Library
Access: By appointment or prior arrangment. Contact by phone to inquire.
Staff: No
Address: 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 479-2303
Directions: Google Maps

Carroll County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 200 Willis Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 386-5672
Email: [email protected]
Directions: Google Maps

Cecil County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: This courthouse does not have a public law library. There is a public computer located outside the information desk on the first floor for public use which has access to the Peoples Law Library website and the MDEC Public Portal.
Address: 129 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-5325
Directions: Google Maps

Charles County Public Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
Phone: (301) 932-3322
Email: [email protected]
Directions: Google Maps

Dorchester County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No
Address: 206 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 228-6300
Directions: Google Maps

Frederick County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No, Help Center staff may be available to provide free legal help for the public.
Address: 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (301) 600-1976
Directions: Google Maps

Garrett County Law Library
Access: This courthouse does not have a public law library. Court staff and select others are permitted to access the collection.
Address: Courthouse Room 107-B, 203 South 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 334-1934
Directions: Google Maps

Harford County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, limited. Leave a call-back number with the Self-Help Center if you would like assistance.
Address: 20 West Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-4:00pm
Directions: Google Maps

Howard County Law Library & Legal Resource Center
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Phone: (410) 313-2135
Directions: Google Maps

Kent County Public Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes
Address: 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 778-7440
Directions: Google Maps

Montgomery County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 50 Maryland Ave Room N-3420, Rockville, MD 20850
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Phone: (240) 777-9120
Email: [email protected]
Directions: Google Maps

Prince George's County Circuit Court Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 14375 Main Street, Room M1400, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (310) 952-3438
Email: [email protected]
Directions: Google Maps

Queen Anne's County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No
Address: 200 North Commerce Street, Centreville, MD 21617
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 758-0216
Directions: Google Maps

Somerset County Law Library
Access: By appointment or prior arrangment. Contact by phone to inquire.
Staff: Yes
Address: 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 621-7581
Directions: Google Maps

St. Mary's County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No
Address: 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (301) 375-4200
Directions: Google Maps

Talbot County Law Library
Access: This courthouse does not have a public law library. Court staff and select others are permitted to access the collection. Enter into the south wing of the Courthouse and ring the buzzer to Judge's Chambers to request access.
Staff: No
Address: 11 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 770-6801
Directions: Google Maps

Washington County Law Library
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: Yes
Address: 24 Summit Avenue, Room 116, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (240) 313-2558
Directions: Google Maps

Wicomico County Law Library
Access: This courthouse does not have a public law library. Court staff and select others are permitted to access the collection.
Address: P.O. Box 4074, Salisbury, MD 21803
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 749-6513

Worcester County Law Library>
Access: Open to the Public
Staff: No, court staff is available for basic assistance
Address: 1 West Market Street, Courthouse Room 228, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (410) 632-0600
Directions: Google Maps