Week Calendar

storytime/book exchange

storytime/book exchange

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay as long as you like, environment.

Join the fun with your child as we celebrate the joys of music with instruments, dancing, bean bags, streamers, and more!

storytime/book exchange

The Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different! A pizza is the solution, but who will help the Little Red Hen make it?

Join us for an introduction to seeds - where they come from, their purpose, and how different fruits carry seeds places. We’ll look at seed packets, examine a variety of different seeds, and "sprout our own seeds" to take home and grow!

The day the refrigerator arrives in its large brown carton, Christina Katerina and her mother are both excited, but for very different reasons.

storytime/book exchange

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Our regular, theme-based storytime with a twist and a stretch and maybe a yoga pose! There will be an age appropriate story, songs, and a learning activity along with the opportunity to get up and get moving!

Sharks are not the fearsome eating machines portrayed in movies. Explore these unique creatures and their amazing survival adaptations, while dispelling myths about these "monsters."

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Sharks are not the fearsome eating machines portrayed in movies. Explore these unique creatures and their amazing survival adaptations, while dispelling myths about these "monsters."

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Elephant and Piggie return to storytime this summer! Parents and children are invited to help retell stories by playing pretend with these beloved Mo Willems books.

Join the family fun as the Grannies of Carroll Vista present Rumpelstiltskin, a classic tale of gold, greed, and guessing. The miller's daughter must spin straw into gold - or lose her life.

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Join us for a playgroup just for preschoolers. Come enjoy a festive space where you and your child can explore and play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Join the excitement as Mary Ann Jung from History Alive portrays Sally Ride, the first American woman in space - and the youngest astronaut!

Join the excitement as Mary Ann Jung from History Alive portrays Sally Ride, the first American woman in space - and the youngest astronaut!

Join us for this Breakout EDU based escape room! Gather some friends and help NASA regain control of the Hubble space telescope by solving puzzles and finding clues before time runs out!

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library 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.

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library 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.

Breastfeeding can be challenging and emotional for new moms. Come share, support, socialize and help one another in a non-judgmental environment. Siblings welcome. This support group is led by Susan Weyer, RN, IBCLC.

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library 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.

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library 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.

This month's selection is Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library 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.

Join us for free live music on the Booth Memorial Stage in our park. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy your lunch while you are here.

Audiences will enjoy the tight, driving, bluegrass sound with exciting fast instrumentals, and beautiful slow melodies.

Join us as we bend space and time to reach the bathrooms on the other side of the galaxy. Travel to a distant star just before its death and warp the fabric of space and survive to tell about it.

KPet's trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story!

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

Come by for some hands-on tech fun for all ages in our Young Adult area of the library. The materials available will change from week to week.

Come out and make crafts to put a smile on someone else’s face!  We’ll be making things to brighten the days of residents in a local nursing facility.

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

Sharks are not the fearsome eating machines portrayed in movies. Explore these unique creatures and their amazing survival adaptations, while dispelling myths about these "monsters."

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

Kathy MacMillan, contributing author of She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, will hold an inspirational discussion about women and girls who spoke up to make the world a better place. 

6/2: Lydia Bandy (piano/harp)

6/9: Elaine Bryant (harp)

6/16: Rob Caswell (dulcimer)

6/23: Matt McMullin (guitar)

6/30:Chris Reynolds (guitar)

7/7: Lydia Bandy (piano/harp)

Participate in a philosophical discussion group on a different topic each week.  The conversation is not directed toward consensus nor is it a debate to be won;  the objective is to share everyone's knowledge in the group and to widen an

Come join us for a playful STEM-related program using everyday materials. The event will be held outdoors in the branch’s Mary Lou Dewey Park or indoors weather depending. In collaboration with Pure Play Every Day, Inc.

An instructor from Tristar Martial Arts Academy will present a fun-filled, high-energy martial arts class focusing on stranger danger, safety, and anti-bullying.

Engineer your own electric space rover or rocket-car that really runs by using a motor, a battery, gears, and cool craft materials! 

In your family, who is strongest in the force? Come find out during a Star Wars trivia competition! We'll split out the group by age and compete in teams. See how you stack up against your family members!

Sharks are not the fearsome eating machines portrayed in movies. Explore these unique creatures and their amazing survival adaptations, while dispelling myths about these "monsters."

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Compete in a culinary challenge using mystery ingredients and see if you have what it takes to survive in the kitchen!

Join us to make and take some fantastic creations out of duct tape.

Join NASA as they celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. We will be livestreaming sessions from NASA's new Apollo 50^th series in branch.

Turn trash into treasure! Save the Earth and make a cool craft while you're at it!

Join the excitement as Mary Ann Jung from History Alive portrays Sally Ride, the first American woman in space - and the youngest astronaut!

Instead of throwing away your old stuffed animals, why not mount them on your wall? Create your own trendy wall decoration for your room. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own plushy to taxidermy.

Test your design, engineering, and flight skills with Kerbal Space Program. Can you build a digital spacecraft that will successfully launch? Can you pilot your ship into outer space?

Love your leg warmers? Still working on that Rubik’s Cube? Or do you just love the decade from the hit series, Stranger Things? Join us as we celebrate the release of season 3…and all things '80s…with crafts, activities, and snacks.

Do you have a fun business idea? Are you willing to work hard, take calculated risks, and be optimistic? Join us for this introduction to youth entrepreneurship and innovation.

Capture part of the night sky and view it any time you want! Using basic circuitry, we'll recreate a constellation in LED lights. All materials are provided.

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Mark your calendars and relax through the summer months with yoga classes lead by Syeda Kahn. Register to assure a place; walk-ins are welcome at 3:00 PM if there is room.

This month's selection is The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. And come ready to dance! This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

De-stress, tone-up, and make friends with Syeda's yoga group. Difficulty level ranges from beginner to intermediate.

The Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different! A pizza is the solution, but who will help the Little Red Hen make it?

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Please join us to share your ideas, patterns, books, and tips. A great time to visit and work on your latest projects.

School's out, and we're celebrating with a splash! Join our Teen Advisory Board as we have a wet time in the library's park. Participants should bring a change of clothes for inside activities.

Join us as we repurpose your old vases, bottles, and jars around your home. We will use masking tape and tempera paints for this transformation. You won't believe the results.

Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class.

Make and Learn Kits

Join Christylez Bacon and Wytold as hip-hop and classical music collide with multi-cultural collaboration, transforming well-known songs into new compositions.

Local bluegrass musician Alani Sugar will play the fiddle and mandolin in the cafè.