History 101: The Legacy of Civil War Medicine

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For all ages. Speaker Betsy Estilow, professor of Civil War History at Hood College, will discuss the hundreds of medical "firsts" developed during the Civil War and how they have influenced the medical care we have today. Visit site for details.

Messy Makers: Preschool Process Art Fun

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For ages 3 - 6. This preschool process art class is all about stretching our amazing creativity muscles through developmentally appropriate art experiences. Preschoolers will explore different art materials and discover new techniques as we create unique art pieces. Only kids need to register. Visit site for details.

Free

Carroll County Forest Conservancy Fall Workshop and Nature Walk

Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy, MD 21771, Southern Pavillion. 615 Center St., Mount Airy, MD, United States

This year's workshop features presentations by experts from state agencies, environmental companies, Forestry Board members, and local practitioners covering diverse forestry topics including mid-Atlantic forest fires; stream, brook trout, and native plant restoration; the Maryland Big Tree Program; agroforestry; and truffle production. Attendees will be able to meet and socialize with speakers during breaks. Coffee, […]

$15 – $20

Mount Airy Star Party

The Sky Plus 5561 Cindy Court, Mount Airy, MD, United States

For all ages. Todd Rosenfeld, who has 40 years of astronomy experience and holds a doctorate in astrophysics, will open his amazing observatory to us for an evening of star gazing! Experience the wondrous night sky through the lens of a research-grade telescope and have all your questions answered by an expert in the field. […]

Trick or Treat at the Library

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For ages Birth - 10. Put on your favorite costume, bring a sack to collect goodies, and join us for trick or treating at the library!

Free

Kids Election: Vote for Your Favorite Storybook Character!

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For all ages. It's Election Day! Why should adults have all the fun? Stop by our kid-centric polling place and cast your vote for your favorite storybook character.

Free

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Maus

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. 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. This month's selection is "Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History", by Art Spiegelman.

Free

Mount Airy Info-Walks

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. James Clear, author of the best-selling book, Atomic Habits, advises that motivation and accountability play a huge part in creating lasting habits. Join us for a 30-minute "info-walk" around the neighborhood surrounding CCPL's Mount Airy Branch. You will be motivated because walking has been proven to boost your mental as well as physical […]

Free

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. 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. This month's selection is Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie.

Free

Craftapalooza

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For ages 3 - 12. It's a DIY frenzy! We've gathered extras of our favorite crafts from past storytimes and programs and we need your help to bring them to life. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, drawing, and creating.

Free

Picture Book BINGO

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For ages Birth - 5. Grab a stack of picture books and start reading because it's time to play Picture Book BINGO! This fun preschool activity encourages children to start reading a book and look for what's described on a bingo card. Can you find what you need in your book to complete five in […]

Free

Easy Macrame Bird Feeders

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For Adults. February is National Bird Feeding Month. Help us celebrate by making an easy macrame bird feeder out of twine and a grapefruit rind. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Mount Airy Info-Walks

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For Adults. James Clear, author of the best-selling book "Atomic Habits", advises that motivation and accountability play a huge part in creating lasting habits. Join us for a 30-minute walk around the neighborhood surrounding CCPL's Mount Airy Branch. You will be motivated because walking has been proven to boost your mental as well as physical […]

Free

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Buses Are a Comin’

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. 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. This month's title is "Buses Are a Comin' " by Charles Person and Richard Rooker.

Free