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.
Hooks & Needles
Taneytown BranchThursday, March 5, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
ABCs & 123s: Spring
Taneytown BranchFriday, March 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, March 6, 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.
Book Chat
Taneytown BranchFriday, March 6, 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, March 6, 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!
Frozen Drop-In Fun
Taneytown BranchSaturday, March 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information
Come join the drop-in fun as we celebrate Disney's Frozen with music, crafts, and activities. Costumes are welcome!
VITA Tax Preparation (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown BranchMonday, March 9, 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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 VITA Tax Preparation Service at CCPL's Taneytown Branch.
Please call 410-386-4510, ext. 2328, to see if you qualify and register for an available time slot.
Come Create
Taneytown BranchMonday, March 9, 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, March 10, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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, March 10, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, March 10, 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, March 11, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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.
Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown BranchWednesday, March 11, 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.
Taneytown Teen Anime Club
Taneytown BranchWednesday, March 11, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens!
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, March 12, 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.
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
Public Internet computers
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.