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Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities

Mount Airy Branch

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705 Ridge Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771

Patty Sundberg, Branch Manager

Branch Hours

Monday - Thursday:  9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday:  9 AM - 5 PM

 Phone 1    410.386.4470

 Phone 2    301.829.5290

Fax    410.386.4477

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Upcoming Programs and Events

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

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Saturday Storytime
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 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. 

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Easy Crafting Afternoon: Diamond Painting
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a sparkling, crafty afternoon. We will be creating glittering paw print coasters with diamond painting.  

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Family Storytime
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 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. 

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Craftapalooza
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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It's a DIY frenzy! We've gathered extras of our favorite crafts from past storytimes and programs, and we need your help to bring them to life. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, drawing, and creating.

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Read and Play
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 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.

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Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 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.

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Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 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. 

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Family Storytime
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 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. 

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Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: Still Life
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month we will discuss Still Life by Louise Penny.

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Building Blocks Playtime
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Did you know block play contributes to early childhood development? Join us as we stack, sort, build bridges, and lay the foundation for building confidence, self-esteem, and the problem-solving skills needed to succeed later in school, all while having fun with wood blocks.

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Saturday Storytime
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 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. 

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Glass Jar and Bottle Painting
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Join us for a fun crafty Saturday! We'll turn mason jars, glass bottles, and other glass dishes into fun decoration pieces and creative storage!

One glass object will be provided per registrant; feel free to bring your own.

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Family Storytime
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 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. 

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Read and Play
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 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.

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Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 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. 

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay for Medicare beneficiary out-of-pocket costs. These are not all low-income programs.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 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.

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History 101: Mount Airy's Participation in the Civil War
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join Matt Borders with the Monocacy National Battlefield will be speaking about the importance of Mount Airy's participation in the Civil War. This program is in partnership with the Mount Airy Historical Society.

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Family Storytime
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 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. 

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History 101: Mrs. Slater, the Missing Lincoln Conspirator
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join local author Bob O'Connor as he shares the story of Mrs. Slater, a friend of John Surratt, Jr., acquaintance of John Wilkes Booth, and boarder at the Surratt Boarding House. She was also known as a courier taking messages from Richmond to the Confederate Secret Service in Montreal, Canada. She then disappeared along with $400,000 from the Confederate bank account. Coincidence or conspiracy? Books will be available for purchase at this program. This program is in partnership with the Mount Airy Historical Society.

 

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Dinosaur Day
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 6 - 11
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Let's have fun learning about dinosaurs and making our own fossils! All supplies will be provided.

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Tea and Poetry Writing Group
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Please stop by for a monthly, informal poetry journal writing group where we’ll share a cup of tea and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but discussions are optional. Please bring your favorite notebook, a pen, and your imagination. We will also meet at 2 PM on November 3, and December 1.

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

Book by Room

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.