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
Taneytown BranchMonday, 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
Taneytown BranchTuesday, 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
Taneytown BranchTuesday, 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)
Taneytown BranchTuesday, 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
Taneytown BranchTuesday, 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!
Taneytown BranchWednesday, 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
Taneytown BranchWednesday, 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)
Taneytown BranchWednesday, 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
Taneytown BranchWednesday, 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!
Taneytown BranchThursday, 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
Taneytown BranchThursday, 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
Taneytown BranchThursday, 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)
Taneytown BranchThursday, 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
Taneytown BranchThursday, 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!
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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)
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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
Taneytown BranchFriday, 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!
Taneytown BranchMonday, 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
Taneytown BranchMonday, 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)
Taneytown BranchMonday, 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
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.

