Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
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.
Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
Monday Makers
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us to learn how to make something new and creative.
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us to learn how to make something new and creative.
Taneytown Teen Advisory Board
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!
Read and Play
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Let's Get Crafty
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.
Read and Play
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Family Storytime
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
English Language Practice Circle
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.
Goat Fun!
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Join the fun as we celebrate goats (and kids) with stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Join the fun as we celebrate goats (and kids) with stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Puzzle Swap
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Completed all the puzzles you have at home this winter? Then come to the library's puzzle swap! Bring a puzzle of good quality with no missing pieces to the Taneytown Branch of CCPL anytime between February 24 and February 28 to get a swap ticket. Then, stop by during the program to exchange each swap ticket you have for a new puzzle!
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Completed all the puzzles you have at home this winter? Then come to the library's puzzle swap! Bring a puzzle of good quality with no missing pieces to the Taneytown Branch of CCPL anytime between February 24 and February 28 to get a swap ticket. Then, stop by during the program to exchange each swap ticket you have for a new puzzle!
VITA Tax Preparation (Taneytown Branch)
Monday, March 3, 2025 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program that offers free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households. Human Services Programs of Carroll County will be offering a VITA Tax Preparation Day at CCPL's Taneytown Branch.
Monday, March 3, 2025 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program that offers free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households. Human Services Programs of Carroll County will be offering a VITA Tax Preparation Day at CCPL's Taneytown Branch.
Please call 410-386-4510, ext. 2328, to see if you qualify and register for an available time slot.
Read and Play
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Read and Play
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.
Family Storytime
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
English Language Practice Group
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.
ABCs & 123s: 1 Fish, 2 Fish
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers with some inspiration from Dr. Seuss. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers with some inspiration from Dr. Seuss. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.
Book Chat
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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!
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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!
Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations.
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
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- EV charging
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- Print from anywhere (Global Print)
- 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