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
Directions
Upcoming programs and events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 9, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchFriday, April 10, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - KARAOKE HOUR!
Mount Airy BranchFriday, April 10, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Come karaoke with us!
Polymer Animal Charms
Mount Airy BranchFriday, April 10, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - 11
Class information
New to polymer clay? This beginner project is the perfect introduction! Create art charms with just a few simple steps. Finish at home with a quick bake in the oven to create a wearable creation. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 11, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 11, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 11, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 13, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 13, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Let's Move!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 13, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!
Role-Playing Game Night
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 13, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class information
Tabletop role-playing games are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning. Role-playing games also feature cross-disciplinary activities and skill-building, such as reading, presentation, mathematics, and socio-emotional learning.
We will be playing a rules-light game focusing on cooperation and storytelling.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Ask HSP: Human Services Programs of Carroll County
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Human Services Programs of Carroll County (HSP) assists families by leveraging public services like housing and shelter services, financial education and assistance, and family support. Staff from HSP will be available at the library every other month to meet with anyone with questions or in need of assistance. Stop by and see how they can help you!
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Homeschooler Lunch and Learn: Author Study with Kwame Alexander, Grace Lin, and Rachel Toalson
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class registration and more information
Join us for this exciting quarterly author series for homeschoolers! Created by professional educators with the non-profit One Word at a Time, Inc., this class will consist of lunch and a virtual livestream with Kwame Alexander. This includes a book talk with popular children's book authors, a brief writing lesson, and a live Q&A session. Special guest authors for April are Caldecott Medal and Newbery Medal winning author-illustrator Grace Lin, and Rachel Toalson. This series is recommended for children in first through seventh grades. Registrants must be present in the branch to access the presentation.
Each child must be registered. Please bring a bagged lunch from home. Caregivers must attend with children who are 8 years old and under. Caregivers of older children are welcome to stay for the presentation as well. Educational materials will be emailed out to registrants before and after the program takes place.
Open Mah Jongg
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players ready for casual, non-competitive play. An experienced staff member will be there to assist. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don't have a card, one will be provided.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class 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 Ask a Master Gardener
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: The Kitchen Front
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class 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. All levels welcome.
Teens Craft: Mood Boards!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Class information
It’s time to get inspired! Join us for a fun crafting session at the library to make mood boards that show off your unique interests, and see what other teens are currently drawing inspiration from!
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 16, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
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: 15
3 Study Rooms - Capacity: 4 per room
Services
24/7 book drop access
EV charging
Free Wi-Fi access
Public Internet computers
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.