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Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities

Mount Airy Branch

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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

Please note that the 301.829.5290 phone number is no longer in service.

 Phone 1    410.386.4470

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, July 27, 2024 - 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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Family Storytime
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 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, July 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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, July 30, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library and planning programs!

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

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Baby Play Day!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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This gentle morning playtime is geared toward our littlest ones! Your baby can practice their fine and gross motor skills with tunnels, slides, and toys just for them while socializing with others their age.

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Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 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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Summer Creations: Sun-sational Suncatchers
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Would you like to create art with used compact discs? Join us as we make sun-sational suncatchers using a little paint and a lot of imagination! These upcycled art pieces will brighten your rooms and your gardens. Available while supplies last.

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Teen Crafternoon: Squeegee Painting
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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It's craft time! Join us to experiment with the fun of squeegee art and create unique abstract artwork! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. Available while supplies last.

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Family Storytime
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 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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Luis Garay: The Passion and Inspiration of the Drum
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey. The audience will be introduced to many exotic instruments, such as the balafon, djembe, and talking drum, as well as the more familiar congas, bongos, and drum set. The audience participates throughout the performance as they learn to clap authentic rhythms from different cultures.

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Saturday Storytime
Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 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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Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 3. Please feel free to bring your own character sheet or choose one of our pre-made ones to make your own!

If you would like to, please join our campaign on DnD Beyond by following the link below:

https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/4801370444489775

Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved

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Family Storytime
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 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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The Great Puzzle Race
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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How fast can you puzzle? Come with a group or be grouped with other players as we find out who can put a 300-piece puzzle together the fastest! Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.  

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Read and Play
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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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Anime Club
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork! We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, and more!

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Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 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, August 8, 2024 - 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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Wish Movie Screening
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for an all-ages screening of Disney's Wish! The movie is rated PG.

On August 23, teens ages 11 - 18 are welcome to join us at Exploration Commons for a film analysis and writing workshop hosted by professional writing partners Aliza Layne and Hans Heisler. Click here for more information.

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Writing Group: Tea & Poetry
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but readings are optional. If you need one, writing journals will be provided, or you can bring your favorite notebook. Bring those imaginations, and let's start writing!

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.