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.
Caregivers Connect
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 16, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
If you are someone who provides care for an adult loved one and would benefit from being in a space with others who understand the journey, please join us for an evening of conversation and self-care.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 16, 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.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchFriday, April 17, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 18, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 18, 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.
Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, April 18, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 20, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, April 20, 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.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 21, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 21, 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, April 21, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Cooking and Shopping with AI
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, April 21, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping. Transform your meal planning and grocery shopping with AI tools that create customized recipes based on what's in your fridge, your dietary needs, and how much time you have. Generate smart shopping lists, get real-time cooking help when recipes go wrong, and discover how to make AI work for your taste and budget. Learn how AI already influences what you buy through targeted ads and recommendations, set up essential privacy protections, and use AI tools to cut through marketing, compare products, and find deals.
This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
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
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 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.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 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.
Crafty Activities for Spring!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 22, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to get crafty! Visit us for a craft break and discover what you can create or upcycle with the materials available. All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the program. Materials available while supplies last.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 23, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 23, 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.
Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: Demon Copperhead
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 23, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
This month's selection is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
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.