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

 Phone 1    410.386.4510

Fax    410.386.4515

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.

Family Storytime
Thursday, December 4, 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. 

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Thursday, December 4, 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.

Carroll 250: Community Forum
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives.

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

Paper Bag Snowflakes
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Transform simple paper bags into big, beautiful snowflakes! All supplies will be provided.

Book Chat
Friday, December 5, 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!

Writer's Circle
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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!

Make & Take Greeting Cards for Kids
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 17
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Join the holiday fun as we create custom greeting cards with the kids. We'll provide the supplies, including paper, stickers, rubber stamps and ink, markers, glue, crayons, buttons, ribbons, and envelopes! Kids will provide creativity and imagination! Create up to five cards to take home. Coloring sheets will be available for siblings or young children.

Come Create
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Read and Play
Tuesday, December 9, 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, December 9, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Tuesday, December 9, 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, December 10, 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.

Preschool Yoga
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Even young children can enjoy and benefit from yoga! Join yoga instructor Julie Albert for some preschool yoga fun.

All Aboard the Polar Express
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 2 - Adults, Adults
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Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

Family Storytime
Thursday, December 11, 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. 

Hooks & Needles
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work alongside other crafters. Get out of the house and enjoy some company while you stitch a few more rows. Drop in anytime; no instruction will be provided.

Gingerbread Fun
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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You can't catch me; I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on program will include songs, stories, and making a gingerbread house. Messy activities will be included! 

Read and Play
Tuesday, December 16, 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, December 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Diamond Painting
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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!  

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Read and Play
Wednesday, December 17, 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.

Messy Masterpieces: Holiday Art
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It’s time to create your very own masterpieces that can be used for holiday gifts! Please dress to get messy.

Santa Visit
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Guess who's coming to CCPL's Taneytown Branch? SANTA! Join us for some special holiday family fun. We'll share a brief holiday story at 5 PM, and then offer individual time with Santa, a candy cane, and crafts and music throughout the evening. Santa loves to listen to kids, and will dance with them too! Don't forget to bring your camera! 

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