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.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!

Read and Play

Read and Play

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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

Twos and Threes Together

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 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)

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 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

Drop-In Diamond Painting

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Corky the Penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

Read and Play

Read and Play

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 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.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Dinosaur Terrariums

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Class registration and more information

Have a roaring good time with us! We will assemble mini dinosaur terrariums with live moss.

 

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 2, 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

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 2, 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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 2, 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.

Hooks & Needles: Beginning Crochet

Hooks & Needles: Beginning Crochet

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information

Want to learn to crochet? We'll provide beginner instructions to get you started making basic crochet stitches. Yarn and crochet hooks will be available for you to practice with during the program, or you can bring your own. You can also bring a current crochet, knitting, or other stitching project and work alongside other crafters. 

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

ABCs & 123s: Party Time

ABCs & 123s: Party Time

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 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.

Holiday Drop-In Crafts: 4th of July

Holiday Drop-In Crafts: 4th of July

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Join the fun as we celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic crafts. This will take place throughout the branch.

Book Chat

Book Chat

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

Writer's Circle

Writer's Circle

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 6, 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.

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.