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The first Arbutus Library began as the "Arbutus-Halethorpe Free Library" in 1948 when local residents started a library in the basement of the Arbutus Hardware store at 5417 East Drive. It was such a success that in the early 1950's it became a part of the Baltimore County Public Library system and moved into larger quarters over an A&P supermarket.
In 1962 the library moved to a more modern building at 1581 Sulphur Spring Road. It remained at that location until August 10, 2010 when the current $11 million library, community center and senior center opened at 855 Sulphur Spring Road.
The official opening of the 25,000 square foot LEED silver certified "Green Building" by Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith and other dignitaries took place on August 24, 2010.