Mount Airy Branch

Family Storytime
Thursday, December 11, 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. 

Homeschooler Lunch and Learn: Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Alan Gratz (Rescheduled)
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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class="Paragraph SCXW91379083 BCX0" lang="EN-US">Rescheduled! Now occurring on Thursday, December 11th from 12:30-2pm. Join us for this exciting new quarterly author series for homeschoolers! Created by professional educators with the non-profit One Word at a Time, Inc., this class will consist of lunch and a virtual livestream with Kwame Alexander. The program includes a book talk with popular children's book authors, a brief writing lesson, and a live Q&A session.

December's special guest author is New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz. This series is recommended for children in first through seventh grades. Registrants must be present in the branch to access the presentation. 

Each child must be registered. Please bring a bagged lunch from home. Caregivers must attend with children who are 8 years old and under. Caregivers of older children are welcome to stay for the presentation as well. Educational materials will be emailed out to registrants before and after the program takes place. 

Pajama Party Storytime
Thursday, December 11, 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.

Snacks & Conversations: Reading Recommendations
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Calling all readers! Do you have a bestie book that you want to talk about but don’t have the audience? We’re “hear” for you! Recommend your favorite title in a friendly conversational setting. A fun group activity will also take place. Grab a snack, socialize, and get inspired for what to read next. All genres, fiction and non-fiction, are welcome!

Artsy Paper Luminaries
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Get ready to light up your creativity! Join us for a kid-friendly craft where you can design and decorate your very own paper luminary lantern. This hands-on craft is perfect for all ages and skill levels, with plenty of room for imagination. One per customer. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  

Saturday Storytime
Saturday, December 13, 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. 

Carroll 250: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This fascinating talk will be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce. This trade was far from a one-sided exchange; it was a dialogue between two very distinct cultures. Goods, ideas and people flowed through trade routes established by the British East India Company and reached as far as the 13 colonies (soon, the nascent United States). These goods, and yes, even people, arrived as distant foreigners in a strange land, but left an indelible mark that has only recently been uncovered.

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.

TTRPG Afternoon
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!

TTRPGs are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning. Role-playing games also feature cross-disciplinary activities and skill-building, such as reading, presentation, mathematics, and socioemotional learning.

All resources will be provided. 

Family Storytime
Monday, December 15, 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, December 15, 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!

Read and Play
Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Tuesday, December 16, 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

Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, December 17, 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 Ask a Master Gardener
Wednesday, December 17, 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, December 17, 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, December 17, 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 Book Discussion Group: Sipsworth
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy.

Family Storytime
Thursday, December 18, 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: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman. 

Pajama Party Storytime
Thursday, December 18, 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.

Play Baby Play
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
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You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Saturday Storytime
Saturday, December 20, 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. 

Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!

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

Read with a Furry Friend
Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 

LEGO® Builders Club
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 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.