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.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, September 30, 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.
Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, September 30, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
This special storytime for preschoolers promotes pre-reading and school readiness skills. Get ready for kindergarten through books, songs, activities, and lots of fun!
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 1, 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.
Mt. Airy Garden Club Flower Show
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 1, 2026 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Back by popular demand: The Mt. Airy Garden Club Flower Show! This year's show is Red, White, and Bloom in honor of our country's 250th birthday. The show will be open to the public from 1 - 6 PM and will feature creative designs by the members of the Garden Club. We will also be showcasing displays in the horticultural area grown by local members, unique flower designs by residents of Lorien Assisted Living, and "Futuristic Animal Creations" made by local school students. Come join us!
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 1, 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.
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchFriday, October 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Taverns during the American Revolution fostered the spirit of revolution and community. The themes presented in the Tavern exhibit highlight the local history of Carroll County to ignite conversation, civic engagement, community service, and what it means to be an American today.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, October 3, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Taverns during the American Revolution fostered the spirit of revolution and community. The themes presented in the Tavern exhibit highlight the local history of Carroll County to ignite conversation, civic engagement, community service, and what it means to be an American today.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, October 3, 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.
STEAMtivity
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, October 3, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class information
Dive into STEAM and creativity with hands-on, open-ended projects. Each session will feature new challenges where you can build, invent, experiment, and use your imagination and creativity to solve fun problems. Come create, explore, and see what amazing ideas you can bring to life!
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchMonday, October 5, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Taverns during the American Revolution fostered the spirit of revolution and community. The themes presented in the Tavern exhibit highlight the local history of Carroll County to ignite conversation, civic engagement, community service, and what it means to be an American today.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, October 5, 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, October 5, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories.
Hooks & Needles
Mount Airy BranchMonday, October 5, 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.
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, October 6, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Taverns during the American Revolution fostered the spirit of revolution and community. The themes presented in the Tavern exhibit highlight the local history of Carroll County to ignite conversation, civic engagement, community service, and what it means to be an American today.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, October 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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, October 6, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, October 6, 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.
Tai Chi for Relaxation
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, October 6, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Tai Chi for Relaxation is terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities! Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and concentration. This program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
Program dates are the first Tuesday of the month, and registration is required.
History 101: Carroll 250 Tavern Exhibit with the Historical Society of Mount Airy
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, October 6, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us, in partnership with the Historical Society of Mount Airy and the Historical Society of Carroll County, for our open house and discussion event featuring the traveling Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit. This interactive exhibit will highlight the local history of Carroll County and ignite lively conversation.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Taverns during the American Revolution fostered the spirit of revolution and community. The themes presented in the Tavern exhibit highlight the local history of Carroll County to ignite conversation, civic engagement, community service, and what it means to be an American today.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, October 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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, October 7, 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.
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.