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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, July 30, 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.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Mount Airy BranchFriday, July 31, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Who is the ultimate Smash Bros. player? Join us for an evening Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to find out. Play against your friends on the branch's Nintendo Switch for the right to call yourself the tournament champion!
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, August 1, 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.
Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, August 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class information
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for Pokémon trivia, crafts, and games. Trading cards are welcome but optional.
Mr. Lilo in Concert
Mount Airy BranchMonday, August 3, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 10
Class information
Mr. Lilo invites you to sing, dance, jump, and play along with a rocking concert in English and Spanish!
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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.
Tai Chi for Relaxation
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, August 4, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
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. This program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
Program dates are the first Tuesday of the month, and registration is required.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, August 5, 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.
Rock Paper Scissors
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, August 5, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class information
Level up your game at the library with Rock Paper Scissors Entourage and other challenges! Compete against friends, stay active, and create cool crafts in between battles. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, August 6, 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.
Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy BranchThursday, August 6, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
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.