Taneytown branch

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 17, 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 Branch
Friday, July 17, 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 Branch
Saturday, July 18, 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!

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life. 

The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience and can be modified to a chair for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.

Read with a Furry Friend

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class registration and more information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Taneytown Branch
Monday, 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 Branch
Monday, 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 Branch
Monday, 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 Branch
Tuesday, 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 Branch
Tuesday, 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 Branch
Tuesday, 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 Branch
Wednesday, 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 Branch
Wednesday, 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 Branch
Wednesday, 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 Branch
Wednesday, 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 Branch
Wednesday, 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 Branch
Thursday, 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 Branch
Thursday, 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 Branch
Thursday, 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 Branch
Thursday, 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 Branch
Thursday, 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 Branch
Friday, 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!