Mount Airy Branch

Ask a Master Gardener
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 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.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: The Little Wartime Library
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson.

Intro to GameMaker
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Learn the basics of computer programming using the user-friendly GameMaker, a 2D game engine. You'll leave having made your own basic video game and with the tools to continue our game-making journey.

Jack and the Beanstalk Puppet Show
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Jack, a poor country boy, traded the family cow for a handful of magic beans, much to his mom's dismay. He wanted to prove they were magic, so he planted a bean outside. That very night, the bean grew into a massive, towering beanstalk reaching up into the clouds. Jack is very excited about the beanstalk, but what should he do? Should he wait and see if it grows beans, or should he climb it and find out what's up in the clouds? Join us for the puppet show and help Jack decide what to do!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx

Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Join us for a monthly social gathering as we de-stress together by coloring and listening to relaxing music. Pencil and paper supplies will be provided. 

Family Storytime
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Let's Move: Love Your Park Week!
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for a special edition of Let's Move as we celebrate Love Your Park Week with the Town of Mount Airy! We'll start at the branch and then walk up to Wildwood Park for a unique take on our usual wiggles and giggles.

Carroll 250: Travis Shaw and the Beeline March
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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“I am persuaded they will do great Execution:” The Maryland and Virginia Rifle Companies of 1775.

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the formation of several independent companies of riflemen to reinforce the New Englanders then besieging British-occupied Boston. Among the first to answer the call were four companies of men – two from western Maryland and two from Virginia – who made a remarkable journey to reach Washington’s army that has gone down in legend as the Beeline March. Upon their arrival, they made an immediate impact, turning a New England army into a truly Continental Army and further cementing the legend of the American marksman in history.

Travis Shaw is the Director of Education for the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. Prior to joining VPHA, he spent time at Historic St. Mary’s City, The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, Mount Vernon, and Oatlands Historic House and Gardens. He holds a BA in history from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MA in history with a concentration in public history from American University.

Travis is former Vice President of the Loudoun Preservation Society and served on the Loudoun County Heritage Commission. He is currently a member of the Loudoun County 250^th Commission. He is a guest contributor to the Emerging Revolutionary War series and has written several articles for the American Battlefield Trust.

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250^th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

Read and Play
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Celebrate Earth Day!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 5 - 11
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Pollinators are amazing! See how these insects help plants grow and learn about nectar and pollen. You'll even plant flowers to take home to see which pollinators visit!

Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Mount Airy Knitters
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 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.

Read and Play
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Mount Airy Scrapbook Club
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your projects. Meet other scrapbook lovers and share ideas. We can provide some paper and cutting materials as well. Let's scrapbook together!

Family Storytime
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: The Demon of Unrest
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson.

Pajama Party Storytime
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

Use Your Noodle!
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 6 - 11
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We'll do some construction with everyone's favorite building material: pasta noodles! We'll build tall structures and moving vehicles and learn about engineering basics along the way. All materials will be provided. 

A Wicked Lock-In
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join us for a lock-in with a Wicked theme! We'll screen the movie, play games, and make crafts inspired by the film. Wicked is rated PG.

Saturday Storytime
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Family Storytime
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Let's Move!
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!

LEGO® Builders Club
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 

Crochet Club
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for an evening of crochet and conversation. Bring your crochet supplies and/or whatever crochet project you have already started. All experience levels are welcome.