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 the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Open Mah Jongg
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 9, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 13, 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, October 13, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 13, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Decorate a Pumpkin for the Library
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 14, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
CCPL’s Taneytown Branch is opening its annual pumpkin decorating contest up to everyone! Participants who sign up will receive their own miniature pumpkin to decorate (without carving). All pumpkins must be picked up on Wednesday, October 14, and returned to the library by Monday, October 19.
Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 21 and October 29. Winners will be announced on the 30th and displayed until Halloween is past!
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 14, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.
Taneytown Teen Anime Club
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 14, 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!
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.
Taneytown Book Club: The Four Winds
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 15, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Our October selection is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Copies will be available at CCPL's Taneytown Branch beginning September 15. Light snacks will be provided.
Bubble Fun: A STEM Day Program
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 16, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
Ditch the standard bubble wand and experiment to find other items that make bubbles instead. We will be reading stories, singing, and exploring stations using bubbles.
Taneytown STEM Day
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 16, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
There's no school for CCPS students today, so join the fun at Taneytown Branch's annual STEM Day. We'll celebrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with programs, activities, and displays!
Programs to include:
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 16, 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.
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.