Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
Mount Airy Branch
705 Ridge Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Kari Kelly, Branch Manager
Branch Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Please note that the 301.829.5290 phone number is no longer in service.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Mount Airy Volunteer Fair
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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The Mount Airy Volunteer Fair is back! Come to this lively event to chat with friendly representatives from numerous local organizations and explore all the volunteer opportunities in our area. Many of the organizations will be offering ways to earn service hours.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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The Mount Airy Volunteer Fair is back! Come to this lively event to chat with friendly representatives from numerous local organizations and explore all the volunteer opportunities in our area. Many of the organizations will be offering ways to earn service hours.
Family Storytime
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 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.
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 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.
Read and Play
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 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, April 30, 2024 - 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.
Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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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!
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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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!
If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Pajama Party Storytime
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 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, May 2, 2024 - 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.
Writing Group: Tea & Poetry
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group where we’ll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but readings are optional. Please bring your favorite notebook, a pen, and your imagination! Writing journals will be provided if you need one.
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group where we’ll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but readings are optional. Please bring your favorite notebook, a pen, and your imagination! Writing journals will be provided if you need one.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Easy Crafting Afternoon: May the 4th Be with You Luminaries
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an easy and fun crafting afternoon. We will celebrate all things Star Wars with our own Star Wars-themed luminaries.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an easy and fun crafting afternoon. We will celebrate all things Star Wars with our own Star Wars-themed luminaries.
Family Storytime
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 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.
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 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.
Club Friendship
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!
Read and Play
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 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, May 7, 2024 - 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.
Anime Club
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork! We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, and more!
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork! We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, and more!
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Grown-Up Gaming
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Calling all board game enthusiasts to our evening of whimsy, strategy, competition, and cooperation! Feel free to bring a favorite game or learn a new one from our curated collection of unique indie hits and classic favorites. Come with a group or make new friends!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Calling all board game enthusiasts to our evening of whimsy, strategy, competition, and cooperation! Feel free to bring a favorite game or learn a new one from our curated collection of unique indie hits and classic favorites. Come with a group or make new friends!
Family Storytime
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 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, May 9, 2024 - 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.
Crafty Creations: Paper Flowers
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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How do you make paper flowers? With paper from gently used books, of course! Join us as we create beautiful flowers that will be easy to maintain with no water required. All supplies will be provided.
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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How do you make paper flowers? With paper from gently used books, of course! Join us as we create beautiful flowers that will be easy to maintain with no water required. All supplies will be provided.
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: 70
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 24
3 Study Rooms - Capacity: 4 per room
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
In 1965, the Carroll County Commissioners gave the town of Mt. Airy permission to open a community library, with the provision that the town raise $3,000 to refurbish and furnish a room above the town office. Four months later, after donations and fund-raising events such as a benefit shoot at the Rod and Gun Club, a dance for teens, and a book sale, the library opened. In 1974 the Mt. Airy Community Branch moved to the former American Grocery Building, and in 1993 a new full-service Mount Airy Branch opened on Ridge Avenue.
Renovations to the Mt. Airy Branch were completed in 2014 and included repavement of the driveway, reworking of the sidewalks to improve grade and accessibility, roofing replacement, renovation of the interior to improve lighting throughout, a new customer service desk, improved seating areas for customers, and the addition of several collabortive workspaces.