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 BranchMonday, June 8, 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, June 8, 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!
Hooks & Needles
Mount Airy BranchMonday, June 8, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, 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.
Ask HSP: Human Services Programs of Carroll County
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, June 9, 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, June 9, 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, June 9, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Open Mah Jongg
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, June 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players ready for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don't have a card, one will be provided. An instructor may not be present.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, June 10, 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.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, June 10, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, June 10, 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.
Puzzle Party
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, June 10, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class information
Join us for puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers! Solve on your own or with a friend.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, June 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, June 11, 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.
Pride Crafternoon
Mount Airy BranchFriday, June 12, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us for an afternoon of Pride-themed crafts and activities, with plenty of books to read and share!
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, June 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.
More Than a Sock Puppet
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, June 13, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - 12
Class information
This isn't your same old sock puppet! Create a hand puppet using everyday supplies. You can create a person, an animal, or the most fantastical creature your imagination can conjure! Your puppet will even have the chance to perform a short skit if it's not too shy!
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
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.