All CCPL locations will be closed Wednesday, December 31 through Thursday, January 1 for the New Year's Day Holiday. We will reopen for regular hours on Friday, January 2.
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
Please note that the 301.829.5290 phone number is no longer in service.
Directions
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Monday, December 29, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? We will play some games and find out what we can do to help those that spend the winter with us.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Birth - 12
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Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon!
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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Learn the basics of creating a 3D image in Tinkercad, then design a project that we’ll print out just for you!
Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Let's make Valentine's Day crafts at the library! Join us and a professional potter as we make heart-shaped sculptures out of clay. All resources will be provided.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Valentine’s Day is next month! Wouldn’t you like to make something special for that special someone? Join us as we make clay heart art with a professional local potter and teacher. You’ll absolutely fall in love with your creation! Pieces will be ready for pickup before Valentine’s Day. Space is limited; all supplies will be provided.
Monday, January 5, 2026 - 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.
Monday, January 5, 2026 - 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!
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Join us to learn the basics of painting wintry watercolor scenes! We'll have a relaxing hour of art and go over painting snowy scenes and landscapes at a beginner level, with plenty of room to personalize your piece. Wear paint-friendly clothes!
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Tai Chi for Relaxation is terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities! Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and concentration. Your program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Registration is required. The program is also offered on February 3.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 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.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 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.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, then please join us for a monthly group session where you'll create something different to take home or share. You'll also meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way! Available while supplies last.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 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.
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Help us say thank you to our local community helpers in a special storytime with guests from the Mount Airy Police Department!
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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We love Club Friendship and can't wait for our Winter Ball! Wear some fun dress attire and get ready to boogie down with us!
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. Carl has over 50 years of martial arts experience and holds Master rank in Korean Taekwondo and in the Filipino martial art of Modern Arnis. Free guest demonstrations and resources will help you learn what you need to stay safe in your home, your car, and on the street. Inclement weather date: January 24, 12 PM.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 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.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 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.
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
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- EV charging
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- Print from anywhere (Global Print)
- Public fax
- Public Internet computers
- Scan documents to email
- Wireless printing
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.