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.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, July 16, 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.
Veteran Services Program of Carroll County Benefits Information Session: Pensions and Compensation
Mount Airy BranchThursday, July 16, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran who has questions about benefits regarding pensions and compensation? Join accredited Veteran Service Officers from the Carroll County Division of Aging and Disabilities (CCDoAD), Veteran Services Program, for this information session. An overview of the veteran services provided at the CCDoAD, with a more in-depth look at eligibility and documentation requirements for the Veteran Pension, Survivor Pension, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation programs, will be discussed. Presenters will be available to answer questions, distribute resources, and provide referrals to county and out-of-county residents. No registration is required.
Intro to Watercolor
Mount Airy BranchThursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Join us for a fun intro to painting with watercolors! We'll go over basic techniques and styles at a beginner level and create individual pieces using what we've learned. Be sure to wear paint-friendly clothes!
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, July 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.
A Dino-Sized Magical Circus
Mount Airy BranchFriday, July 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
How can former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course! But he needs your help to do it. Learn about the W.O.R.K. problem-solving method while figuring out how to dino-size this circus adventure.
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, July 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, July 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.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, July 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.
Let's Move!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, July 20, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, July 21, 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, July 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.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
*NEW NIGHT* 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.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, July 22, 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, July 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
DIY Collage Art
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, July 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
Class information
Create something new with recycled paper and printed materials!
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.