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.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 4, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 4, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!
Read and Play
Taneytown BranchWednesday, August 5, 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.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchWednesday, August 5, 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.
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 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.
Hooks & Needles: Drop-In
Taneytown BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
No instruction is provided this month, but come to practice or bring your current crochet, knitting, or other stitching project and work alongside other crafters. Drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 PM.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.
Book Chat
Taneytown BranchFriday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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!
Unearth Your Story: A Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations, and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked on this planet. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in our high-energy show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 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.
Come Create
Taneytown BranchMonday, August 10, 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, August 11, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown BranchTuesday, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
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.