The library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday Sunday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 25. We will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, December 26.
Mount Airy Branch
705 Ridge Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Patty Sundberg, Branch Manager
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 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.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Birth – 8
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Bring the whole family and get in the winter spirit with a special evening storytime full of tasty stories, a yummy craft, cookie decorating, and of course, cookie eating!
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 – 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us once a month as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy! Each month holds a different topic.
Saturday, December 22, 2018 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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, December 22, 2018 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Create a festive hedgehog friend out of a book! Join us for a cozy afternoon of crafting, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - 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.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 – 12
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A ball of clay can become ANYTHING! Two balls of clay might even become friends. Join us for a reading of the new picture book, Claymates by Dev Petty, followed by a creative adventure with clay.
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 – 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 3 – 12
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Don't just hear a story at the library, be a part of it! Catriona's Castle presents Jack and the Beanstalk -- and your kiddo can be part of the performance! Come and help our Fairy Godmother tell the famous tale of Jack, his beanstalk, and a big grumpy giant!
Friday, December 28, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Friday, December 28, 2018 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Friday, December 28, 2018 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 – 12
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Join us as we explore the stars together! We'll learn all about the constellations through stories and games, and then make our own to take home.
Saturday, December 29, 2018 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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, December 31, 2018 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Monday, December 31, 2018 - 11:30am - 12:15pm
Ages: Birth – 8
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Are you excited for 2019 too? Join us for New Year's Eve stories and fun. We'll make a noisemaker and practice for tonight by counting down to 12 noon.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Sunday through Saturday, during October-April excluding library-observed holidays. Meetings must be completed and the building cleared by 11:00 PM.
We have the following meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 70
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 24
3 Study Rooms - Capacity: 4 per room
Upcoming Meeting Reservations
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 19, 2018 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Players on Air, Inc.
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 19, 2018 - 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Reservation for MAC - Adult Dept Meeting
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 20, 2018 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cub Scout Pack 733 Den Meetings
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
December 20, 2018 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 19, 2018 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Players on Air, Inc.
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 19, 2018 - 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Reservation for MAC - Adult Dept Meeting
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
December 20, 2018 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cub Scout Pack 733 Den Meetings
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
December 20, 2018 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Services
- 24/7 book drop access
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- 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.
Renovation to the Mt. Airy Branch began in 2012. Plans include repavement of the driveway, and reworking of the sidewalk to improve grade and accessibility.