Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
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Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
Hours
Mon: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Wi-Fi available 24/7
What’s Happening at the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
Special Events for April
National Library Week, April 7th – 13th “Ready, Set, Library!”
April 12th: DEAR Day Read-in (Drop Everything and Read!) 9 am - noon
Bring your blanket/beach towel and pillow to join in the fun of a morning “read-in.” We’ll provide to books, drinks and snacks!
April 12th, 13th, 14th - Bowed Dulcimer Festival with Ken Bloom. April 12th: Evening Concert at Friends Church, Main Street, Pilot Mountain. Doors open at 7:00, Concert at 8:00 pm. Open to the public.
April 20th, 10:00 am – noon - Spring Bunny Painting Class with Kevin Casteel. (for Adults and Young
Adults.) Preregistration is required. $10.00 registration fee (payable at the door) to cover supplies.
April 22nd, 12:15 – 1:15 pm - "Lunch and Learn “Critical Thinking, Part 1” with Dr. Steven Collins. Brown-bag your sandwich and we’ll provide the beverages and dessert! Join us for this two-part series.
April 23rd, 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Special Caterpillar Story Time with Guest, Carmen Long.
April 29th, 12:15 – 1:15 pm - "Lunch and Learn “Critical Thinking, Part 2” with Dr. Steve Collins. Brown-bag your sandwich and we’ll provide the beverages and dessert!
Monthly Events
Book Club - April 18th, 11 am - This month is Readers’ Choice. Share what you’ve been reading.
Monday, April 25th, 5 - 7 p.m. - Tabletop Gaming Club (Young Adults & Adults) Join us for board games of all varieties.
Weekly Events
Preschool Story Time - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This month’s topics will include: ducks, pigs, caterpillars and more!
The Living Room Stitchers Club Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Bring your current needlework or fiber art project and join for conversation and encouragement.
Arlo the Library Dog Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. - make an appointment to read to Arlo. Suitable for readers of all ages. (Arlo listens to anyone who’ll read him a story!)
Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m. - Acrylic Painting Class with Linda Beroth (for Adults)
Thursdays, 9 a.m. – Noon -Acrylic Painting Class with Linda Beroth (for Adults)
Fridays, 4 - 7 p.m. -Adventures in Education (for a closed Homeschool Group)
Services & Information
- Computer Access
- Free WiFi
- Copy and fax services
- Technology Assistance
- Laminating
- Tax Forms upon request
- Voter Registration Forms
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Coffee & Tea available
- Makerspace
- Bookstore
- Outdoor Seating
- Picnic Area
- Free Parking Lot
- Bicycle Rack
Blessing Box
Anyone in need of food assistance may stop by and help themselves to anything in the box. Community members that want to help may stop by to restock the box. Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 02319 for sharing this with our community!
Community Room
The Warren J. Stone Community Room located on the basement level of the library is provided for the use and benefit of the entire community and is available to rent for parties, showers, weddings, reunions, social occasions, educational classes, meetings and training sessions.
Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
Community Room Policy
The Warren J. Stone Community Room located on the basement level of the library is provided for the use and benefit of the entire community and is available to rent for parties, showers, weddings, reunions, other social occasions, educational classes, meetings and training sessions. Sales events that do not benefit the library are now allowed. The rental cost is $110.00 per day, $35.00 of which is refundable if the key is returned promptly and the room is properly cleaned and is undamaged. As with all the public buildings owned by the Town of Pilot Mountain, the following rules apply: no smoking, no alcoholic beverages and no firearms are allowed.
Please note that the library does not provide paper goods, waste can liners and cleaning supplies for private parties. Those renting the facility are expected to provide their own supplies. All persons renting the facility, and their guests, are required to use the resource in a respectful manner and to carefully observe the following checklist:
● Remove all trash from the kitchen and restrooms. (Waste carts are located on
the utility pad, outside the kitchen door.)
● Replace all trash can liners.
● Flush toilets and rinse sinks.
● Remove items from the refrigerator and freezer.
● Wash, dry and replace in their proper place all used kitchen items.
● Wash all used tables and chairs (as needed).
● Lay all used kitchen linens out on counters to dry. (Library staff will launder.)
● Check the stove and oven to be certain they are off.
● Remove all decorative items from the room.
● Pull tape and crepe paper remnants from the walls and ceilings.
● Sweep and mop the floors. (Brooms and mops are located in the electrical utility
closet near the kitchen.)
● Properly secure the room by locking both the kitchen utility pad door and the
room entrance door.
● Check the window for proper locking.
● Turn off all lights in the room.
● Leave stairwell and outside door lights on for security.
● Promptly return the key to the library staff by the method instructed.
North Carolina Room
The North Carolina Room holds a collection of historical and genealogical information from Pilot Mountain and surrounding areas.
Library Staff
Anna Nichols – Branch Manager
Dewey Sturdivant – Assistant Branch Manager
Caroline Freeman – Library Assistant
Local Advisory Board
Lisa Darisse*, Chair
Rachel Collins, Town of PMT Commissioner Representative
Amy Harpe
Sebrina Mabe
Jonathan Lancho-Villa
*Regional Board Representative
Meeting Dates:
2nd Thursday of January, April, July, & October at 5:30 p.m.