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.
Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown BranchMonday, July 20, 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!
Fantastic Fun Fair
Taneytown BranchMonday, July 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 12
Class registration and more information
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event promoting reading and imagination. We will feature a face painter, a balloon artist, a storyteller, and imagination stations with crafts and activities. Don't forget to sign up the kids!
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchMonday, July 20, 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.
Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown BranchTuesday, July 21, 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!
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchTuesday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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!
Taneytown BranchWednesday, July 22, 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
Taneytown BranchWednesday, July 22, 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.
Building Buddies!
Taneytown BranchWednesday, July 22, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 8
Class information
We’ve got the fun building sets; you bring your imagination and a grown-up to build with. What will you create?
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchWednesday, July 22, 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.
Portrait Partners
Taneytown BranchWednesday, July 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 17
Class registration and more information
Art is fun for all ages, so let’s create portraits with new friends from other generations! Residents from Lorien Assisted Living will visit the library and be paired with student participants to create pictures of each other as they get to know their portrait models.
Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown BranchThursday, July 23, 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
Taneytown BranchThursday, July 23, 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.
Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown BranchThursday, July 23, 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.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchThursday, July 23, 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.
Archaeology STEAM: Exploring Clay Artifacts
Taneytown BranchThursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class registration and more information
Artifacts tell us so much about a certain time and place. We'll explore different art styles as we create with air-dry clay.
Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown BranchFriday, July 24, 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!
A Dino-Sized Magical Circus
Taneytown BranchFriday, July 24, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
How can former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course! But he needs your help to do it. Learn about the W.O.R.K. problem-solving method while figuring out how to dino-size this circus adventure.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchFriday, July 24, 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.
Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown BranchSaturday, July 25, 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!
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.