COVID-19 Test Kit Update: Test kits are currently available at CCPL Headquarters, Exploration Commons, Finksburg, Mount Airy, North Carroll, Taneytown and Westminster. Supplies are limited so please check back for updates.
All CCPL locations will be closed for the Independence Holiday on Monday, July 4. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, July 5.
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 or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
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We're diving into the deep blue sea for an amazing mermaid storytime! Celebrate the magic of merpeople with stories, songs, and activities.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
Registration and more information
Turn one of our cardboard boxes into your own personal motorboat and float on over for a summer ocean drive-in movie experience!
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
More information
This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration and more information
Head down to the Library Farm to learn all about rabbits and chickens, then have a visit with these live animals!
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join a Wolf Trap teaching artist for a morning of engaging activities using music, movement, and drama! This program brings joyful, arts-based learning and hands-on creative exploration to our young learners, and their caregivers and educators.
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Stop by the Demonstration Station to ask a question or learn something new from a member of the Taneytown community. From professional specialists to lay experts, we are hosting a summer for sharing the Ocean of Possibilities we can offer each other.
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Saturday, July 9, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Summer can be hectic and busy. We're here to help you set aside time for reading. Every Monday, we'll provide a time and place for you to enjoy materials individually or in a group setting. Earn points for Summer Reading by reading at the library!
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley.
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a three-part series where we will create a different ocean-inspired art project each month. Attendees do not have to attend all three sessions.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Join the members of the Silver Fancy Garden Club and create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement. All supplies will be provided.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 5 - 12
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Experience the wonders of the circus without the cost. Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world - and explains some scientific principles behind the razzle-dazzle!
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
More information
This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Just finished a great book you want to tell others about? Need ideas for your next read? Join this meetup to create reviews to share during and after the group. Each month we will explore a different book review process, and you will leave with a list of titles to try. Be sure to bring your book with you. BONUS: This is a Summer Reading activity.
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Stop by the Demonstration Station to ask a question or learn something new from a member of the Taneytown community. From professional specialists to lay experts, we are hosting a summer for sharing the Ocean of Possibilities we can offer each other.
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
More information
This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will be featuring many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More 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 5 of those spots. Bring that photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a Super Smash Bros. tournament this summer, so join us to show that you're the best Super Smash Bros. player in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Sunday through Saturday, during October-April 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
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- Public fax
- Public Internet computers
- Scan documents to email
- Wireless printing
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