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.
Leaping Leprechauns
Taneytown BranchMonday, March 16, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
There's no school today (CCPS), so join the fun as we celebrate Irish heritage with a STEAM twist. We'll share stories, songs, and crafts, plus some fun STEAM activities to find the leprechaun's gold!
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchTuesday, March 17, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchWednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 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.
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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.
Celebrate Spring!
Taneytown BranchFriday, March 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class information
Join the fun as we celebrate spring! We'll share stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, March 20, 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.
Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown BranchSaturday, March 21, 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 BranchSaturday, March 21, 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 BranchSaturday, March 21, 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 BranchSaturday, March 21, 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!
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.