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 the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 22, 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 BranchThursday, October 22, 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.
Open Mah Jongg
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 22, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Meet Maryland's Cryptids!
Taneytown BranchThursday, October 22, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Chessie! The Goatman! The Snallygaster! These are just some of Maryland's legendary cryptids, creatures who are believed by some to exist but have so far been unsubstantiated by science. Representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be here to talk about these creatures of folklore and the wildlife that possibly inspired them. Whether you are a true believer or not, join us for a fun and illuminating program!
Itty Bitty Scientists: Nocturnal Animals
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 23, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
As the days begin to shorten once again, let's take some time to appreciate those who thrive in the darkness. Bats, owls, and foxes are just some of our nocturnal neighbors. We'll learn about these animals of the night through stories, songs, and activities.
Open Mah Jongg
Taneytown BranchFriday, October 23, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchMonday, October 26, 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.
Frankentoys
Taneytown BranchMonday, October 26, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Create a brand new monstrous toy all your own based on Frankenstein's Monster. Take apart toys and put them back together in silly and wild ways.
Potomac Community Services
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 27, 2026 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
Class information
A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. Adult Services offers mental health case management focused on advocacy, education, connecting individuals to community resources, and supporting treatment to improve quality of life. The Children’s Program provides coordinated mental health support for ages 6–18, helping families set goals, access benefits and resources, improve stability, and promote healthy development.
Read and Play: Halloween Storytime
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Costumes are welcomed.
Twos and Threes Together: Halloween Storytime
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 27, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
Costumes are welcomed.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, October 27, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Read & Play: Halloween Storytime
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
Class information
Join your little one at a special Halloween storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize. Costumes are welcome, and snacks will be served.
Preschool Move and Learn: Halloween Storytime
Taneytown BranchWednesday, October 28, 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. Costumes are welcome, and snacks will be served.
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.