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 the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, October 28, 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.
Carroll 250: American Revolutionary War Tavern Exhibit
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 29, 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 BranchThursday, October 29, 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.
Virtual Ghost Tour of Mount Airy
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 29, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class registration and more information
Back by popular demand! Join us for a tour through Mount Airy's haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave without the walking! Explore Mount Airy's violent past of murders on Main Street, shoot-outs at the station, deadly railroad riots, mysterious fires, and ghostly apparitions in town. All are welcome! This program is an accessible option to the Historical Society of Mount Airy walking tours.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, October 29, 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 30, 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 31, 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.
Spooky Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, October 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Join us for a not-so-scary storytime as we celebrate the spooky time of year!
Scrappy Monsters
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, October 31, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class information
Mix-and-match pattern pieces to invent your own scrappy monster, just in time for Halloween! We will provide the material; you just need to bring your creativity. No sewing experience is necessary, but you must be able to handle fabric scissors. This workshop is a fantastic way for kids to engage in imaginative play and create something uniquely their own. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, November 2, 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, November 2, 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, November 2, 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: Living Democracy: Elections, Campaigns, and Union Mills
Mount Airy BranchMonday, November 2, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join Kyle Dalton, Executive Director of the Union Mills Homestead Foundation, as he discusses the history of Carroll County's elections and polling places while exploring how residents' ideas about representative democracy have changed over the centuries.
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, November 3, 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, November 3, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Amazing Race: America's 250th Birthday Library Edition
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, November 3, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join a team to compete in an amazing race to learn and show what you know about the American Colonies in 1776.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, November 3, 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, November 3, 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.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, November 4, 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, November 4, 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, November 4, 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!
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.