Taneytown branch

Overhead drone photo of the 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.

Celebrate Spring!

Celebrate Spring!

Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class information

Join the fun as we celebrate spring! We'll share stories, songs, activities, and a craft. 

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 20, 2026 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 21, 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

Read with a Furry Friend

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 21, 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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 21, 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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 21, 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!

Potomac Community Services

Potomac Community Services

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
Class information

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. Adult Services offers mental health case management focused on advocacy, education, connecting individuals to community resources, and supporting treatment to improve quality of life. The Children’s Program provides coordinated mental health support for ages 6–18, helping families set goals, access benefits and resources, improve stability, and promote healthy development.

Let's Resin!

Let's Resin!

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Join us for a new resin project each month! 

Coyote Tales Puppet Show

Coyote Tales Puppet Show

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information

Poor Coyote has a nose for trouble. Wherever he goes, he always seems to find it. Join us for two trickster tales from the American Southwest about Coyote, the Raven, and the Laughing Butterflies. Tag along as we cross the mesa to see what kind of tricky situations Coyote finds himself in.

Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Health on Wheels will offer a range of health promotion and education services. For a full list, see https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx. Not all services will be available at all locations.

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

Book by Room

Services

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.