145 Rockford Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Phone: 336-789-5108
Fax: 336-786-5838
mta@nwrl.org
Mon-Thu: 8:30 – 8:00
Fri: 8:30 – 5:00
Sat: 9:00 – 1:00
Sun: Closed
Free WiFi available 24/7
Additional parking can be found behind the building in the City Hall Parking lot or at the Post Office.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States. Since the Society’s founding, more than one million women have found purpose and passion in DAR membership.
The Surry County Genealogical Association will meet Monday July 13 at 6 p.m. at the Mount Airy, Public Library.
Faye Mills Hass President of The Jonathan Hunt Chapter, NSDAR ELKIN, North Carolina Group will be the guest speaker.
Have you ever thought that you would like to join the Jonathan Hunt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Now is the time to learn what you have to do to join.
Busy Little Bees – Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m. – For the July Busy Little Bees Workshop, we will be learning about several small bees in North Carolina, their nesting habits, and ecological importance. We will assemble a Bee Hotel providing nesting sites for some of the bees discussed, but particularly the Mason Bee. This workshop will be limited to 15 participants and all supplies will be provided. Call 336-789-5108 to sign up. Sponsored by The N.C. Cooperative Extension Agency and the Surry County Master Gardeners.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Mondays at 2 p.m.
July 6- Beeswax Candle Creations – Create custom rolled beeswax candles
July 13 – Unearthed Expressions – Use painter’s tape and acrylic markers to create bold abstract art on canvas
July 20 – Prehistoric Page Markers – Make fun magnetic bookmarks using stickers and cardstock
Welcome to the Coloring Corner! Tuesdays at 6 p.m. – Join us for a relaxing evening. Bring your own Coloring supplies or borrow ours. Listen to soft music, color, and indulge in an hour of “you time.” This group is for adults 18+.
On hiatus until the fall.
Hooked – Wednesdays at 3 p.m. – Join our crochet and knitting club. Open for all ages and skill levels. Bring your own yarn and make the group project, or bring your own project to work on.
Mahjong Mornings – Fridays at 10 a.m. – Join us at the Mount Airy Public Library for a game of Mahjong! Participants will learn the game, connect with friends, and enjoy friendly competition with their peers. It’s a great way to build skills and kick off the day with something new!
Tai Chi Fridays – Fridays at 10 a.m. – Experience meditation in motion. All skill levels are welcome. In the Angela Llewellyn Room
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Secret Ingredient Cooking Club – Second Tuesday at 2 p.m. – For July our secret ingredient is tomatoes.
Celebrate the versatility of tomatoes!
Bring a savory dish, side, appetizer, bread, or even a dessert featuring fresh or canned tomatoes. Please bring a copy of your recipe to share with fellow cooks. New members are welcome.
It’s Yoga Y’all! Join Ms. Heather on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Copies of all book club books are available at the library.
Chapters Book Club – July 16 at 11:30 a.m. – Exploring a War Story with Emily; “Nineteen Steps” by Millie Bobby Brown. Read the book and discuss it at the library, bring your coffee and casually discuss what you are reading. Duration is usually an hour. Follow the book club at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knowthyshelf
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Book Club – Last Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. –An Adult book club.
For July we are reading, “The Earl and the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun” by The Countess of Carnarvon.
The Community Book Club meets the last Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For July, we are reading, “The Kudzu Queen” by Mimi Herman.
“Fifteen-year-old Mattie Lee Watson dreams of men, not boys. So when James T. Cullowee, the Kudzu King, arrives in Cooper County, North Carolina in 1941 to spread the gospel of kudzu–claiming that it will improve the soil, feed cattle at almost no cost, even cure headaches–Mattie is ready. Based on historical facts, The Kudzu Queen unravels a tangle of sexuality, power, race, and kudzu through the voice of an irresistibly delightful (and mostly honest) narrator.”– Provided by publisher
Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. – We will explore Historical Fantasy-Adventure with “A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent” by Marie Brennan.
The first book in The Memoirs of Lady Trent series, a Victorian-era fantasy that follows Isabella, Lady Trent, a pioneering naturalist who defies convention to study dragons scientifically. Email questions to cmaynard@nwrl.org
The Blue Bear Café program empowers young adults through real-world entrepreneurship. At the original Mount Airy High School café, OCS (Occupational Course of Study) students learn hands-on job skills in customer service, food preparation, and business operations — developing creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial confidence within a supportive school environment.
The newly opened Blue Bear Café at the Mount Airy Public Library takes that mission beyond the classroom—serving the community while offering postsecondary job training through the Barista & Hospitality Pathway Program in partnership with Surry Community College. Here, graduates gain real-world experience and industry credentials as they prepare for meaningful careers in the local workforce.
Guided by the motto “Serving Kindness One Cup at a Time,” both cafés work hand in hand to create opportunities for students to grow, connect, and succeed—one sip, one skill, and one smile at a time.
Chess Club – Every Tuesday from 6 – 8 p.m. – Come join our group and hone your skills. Call the library for more information.
Storytimes: Books, Crafts, Rhymes and Movement
Toddler Time (Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.)
Book Babies (Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.)
Preschoolers (Thursdays at 11 a.m.)
July 8 & 9 – Archaeology –Discover how we unearth our history through excavating and artifacts.
July 15 & 16 – Chalk the Walk – Spend the day outside beautifying the back walkway of the library!
July 22 & 23 – Water Play Day – Bring your suits, a towel and some sunscreen, we’ll play with our water castle.
Mondays at 2 p.m.
July 6 – Pasta Paleontology – Paste different sized pasta pieces to create your favorite dinosaur
July 13 – Cave Paintings – Learn about ancient stone carvings then make your own on brown craft paper
July 20 – Chalk the Walk – Spend our last day outside beautifying the back walkway of the library!
Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
July 7 – Cookie Excavation – Excavate the chocolate chips from a cookie
July 14 – Write Like an Egyptian – Learn about hieroglyphics and write your own message
July 21- Fossil & Dino Festival – Visit stations throughout the library for activities, crafts, and yummy treats
Mondays at 6 p.m.
July 6 – Unearth Your Family Story – Explore geneaology by starting your family tree
July 13 – Petroglyphs – Learn about ancient stone carvings then make your own
July 20 – Resin Dinosaur Eggs – Make a keepsake using resin molds
Fridays at 2 p.m.
July 10 – Dinosaur (PG)
July 17 – We’re Back! (G)
July 24 – Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
July 31 – How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action – PG)
Rana Southern, MLIS – Branch Manager
Cara Maynard – Assistant Branch Manager
Emily Lyon – Library Programs Assistant, Adult Programming
Lori C. Johnson – Library Programs Assistant, Youth Programming
Susan Miller – Library Assistant
Cindy Nichols – Library Assistant
Steven Scott, Chair
Emily Loftis, Co-Chair
Kelly Merritt*, Secretary
Cathy Akers
Hattie Brintle
Becky Keesler
Ron Niland
Jane Tesh
Marie Wood
*Regional Library Board Representative
1st Tuesday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
