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.
Come Create
Taneytown BranchMonday, February 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchTuesday, February 10, 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, February 10, 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, February 10, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Let's Resin!
Taneytown BranchTuesday, February 10, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a new resin project each month! In January, we will create coasters and bookmarks!
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchWednesday, February 11, 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.
Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown BranchWednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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, February 12, 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.
Valentine's Messy Masterpieces
Taneytown BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It's time to create your very own masterpieces to share with someone you love for Valentine's Day. Please dress to get messy.
Hooks & Needles
Taneytown BranchThursday, February 12, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work alongside other crafters. Get out of the house and enjoy some company while you stitch a few more rows. Drop in anytime; no instruction will be provided.
Be Mine-O-Saurus Dinosaur Bash
Taneytown BranchFriday, February 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
Class registration and more information
Join us for a roaring good time! We're celebrating Valentine's Day in a big way. Jurassic-sized fun to be had by all!
Drop-In Valentine Crafts
Taneytown BranchSaturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Share the love with some easy Valentine crafts for the whole family.
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
Public Internet computers
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.