Homeschool benefits and savings in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Public Library's Educator's Library Card lets homeschool parents borrow up to 99 items for six weeks at a time, renewable twice, with no overdue fines.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Homeschools in Anne Arundel County

   Homeschool parents and guardians must live in Anne Arundel County. County residents who serve students outside the county are not eligible.

2. Shows homeschool verification

   Bring current written proof of verification from the Anne Arundel County Home School Office or your home school network.

3. Has a personal library card

   You need a personal Anne Arundel County Public Library card with no outstanding fines, plus a driver's license or other valid ID.

What the card gives you

These limits come from Anne Arundel County Public Library's Educator's Library Card page.

Items checked out at once

99

Loan period

6 weeks

Renewals

2, of 6 weeks each

Overdue fines

None

Card length

Until Sept. 30

You still pay for lost or damaged items and any collection agency fees, and overdue items must come back or be renewed before you can borrow more.

How to get the card

1. Before you go

   Get your verification letter

   Ask the Anne Arundel County Home School Office or your home school network for current written verification.

2. At the branch

   Apply in person

   Bring your ID, the verification, and your personal library card to any library location.

3. Each checkout

   Borrow for classroom use

   Use the card for classroom-related materials and return or renew items within six weeks.

4. Each fall

   Renew by September 30

   Renew the card at the start of each school year after paying any fines or fees on both your cards.

What it includes

Included

• Classroom-related books and materials
• Up to 99 items at a time
• Two six-week renewals

Not included

• Entertainment DVDs
• 7-Day Express materials
• Playaways
• Museum passes
• Interlibrary loan materials

Good to know

• Homeschool parents can get the card

  Homeschool parents and guardians who live in Anne Arundel County qualify for an Educator's Library Card with current written verification from the county Home School Office or a home school network.

Who to contact about the card

Any library location can issue the Educator's Library Card and answer questions about it.

Educator's Library Card page

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Maryland

You must submit the prescribed consent form to the local superintendent at least 15 days before starting. District-supervised families verify continuation before each school year and report status changes. A qualifying nonpublic supervisor reports continuing enrollment and status changes to the district.

Maryland sets these rules:

• Subjects: Provide regular, thorough instruction of sufficient duration in English, math, science, social studies, art, music, health, and PE. A qualifying nonpublic-supervised program must provide regular, thorough instruction in the usual public-school studies.
• Testing: State standardized testing is voluntary. District-supervised programs have portfolio reviews at semester ends, with no more than three reviews per school year.
• Records: For district supervision, keep instructional materials and work samples demonstrating required instruction; college report cards or transcripts may substitute for those courses. Qualifying nonpublic supervision follows COMAR’s separate requirements.
• Teachers: No state teaching credential required for the parent providing home instruction.

Read the Maryland homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Maryland

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