Taneytown branch
10 Grand Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
Jillian Dittrich, Branch Manager
Branch hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming programs and events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Unearth Your Story: A Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations, and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked on this planet. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in our high-energy show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.
Come Create
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 11, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Wackadoo! It's a Bluey Bash!
Taneytown BranchWednesday, August 12, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class registration and more information
We are celebrating all things Bluey with fun activities and more.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchWednesday, August 12, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.
Taneytown Teen Anime Club
Taneytown BranchWednesday, August 12, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens!
Who Let the Dogs...in the Books?!?
Taneytown BranchThursday, August 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
The dog days of summer are here! It’s time to have fun at the library with some activities featuring our favorite dog friends, including Scooby Doo, Clifford, and the Paw Patrol gang. Taneytown's real Paw Patrol K-9 Officer Trigger and adoptable dogs from the Carroll County Humane Society will also be here. My Caring Paws will join us with their book-loving dogs, who would love for you to read them a story!
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchThursday, August 13, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchFriday, August 14, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.
Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown BranchSaturday, August 15, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life.
The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience and can be modified to a chair for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.
Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown BranchSaturday, August 15, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!
Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown BranchSaturday, August 15, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown BranchSaturday, August 15, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Class registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday, excluding library-observed holidays.
We have the following meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 8
1 Study Room - Capacity: 4 people
Services
24/7 book drop access
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
Branch history
The Taneytown Community Library opened as a branch of the Carroll County Public Library on January 9, 1969 in a storefront building on Baltimore Street. Ground was broken for a full-service branch on April 18, 1988. The Taneytown Branch at 10 Grand Drive opened to the public in February, 1989.
The 2008 renovation to the branch included a 5,000 square foot expansion and interior improvements.