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
May 27th : All NWRL Branches will be CLOSED to observe Memorial Day
The Northwestern Region Library System continues its spring Writers Road Show with three tour stops, May 19, 21, & 22, featuring Patti Meredith and her debut novel, South of Heaven. Recognized as a book club favorite and a natural storyteller, Patti Meredith takes readers to the Sandhills of North Carolina and introduces them to her cast of quirky characters in a family story that strikes a chord and always leads to delightful conversation. Events are open to all book clubs and the community. Pages Books & Coffee in Mount Airy is the official bookstore of the Writers Road Show. Advanced copies of South of Heaven are available at a discount.
· Sunday, May 19, 2-4 p.m. @ Pages Books & Coffee, 192 N. Main Street #200, Mt. Airy, NC. Cynthia Taylor, Owner, pagesbooksandcoffee2022@nullgmail.com, 336-789-3363. Pages and the Mount Airy Public Library are the hosts for this event.
· Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. - Noon @ Alleghany Public Library, 115 Atwood St., Sparta, NC. Jann Boggs, Page Turners, jannidesigns@nullgmail.com. 727-641-4925. Page Turners Book Club hosts this event.
· Wednesday, May 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m. @ Charles H. Stone Memorial Library, 319 W. Main St., Pilot Mountain, NC. Anna Nichols, Branch Manager AnnaNichols@nullnwrl.org, 336-368-2370.
The Writers Road Show author tour was created to bring the in-person reader experience to small town libraries and rural audiences. At least one copy of the book is available in each library branch in the region. Book clubs are encouraged to add South of Heaven to their 2024 reading list and stay connected to learn about activities surrounding the author’s visit. For more information: Northwestern Regional Library System: Joan Sherif, Regional Director, nwrl.org.
Monthly Events
May 6th at 6:00 pm - Surry County Commissioners to Honor the East Surry High School Quiz Bowl
Team, champions of the NWRL Quiz Bowl 2024. Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N Main Street, Mt. Airy. Public invited.
May 11th from 1:30 – 3:30 - Love the Library Tea and Silent Auction Fundraiser at FUMC. Tickets to the high tea are sold out for this year. Silent auction items may be viewed at: RogersAuctionGroup.com, under the current auctions tab Charles H. Stone Memorial Library fundraiser. Bidding closes on Saturday, May 11th at 3:30 pm.
May 18th from 10:00 am – noon - Vacation Vibes – Palm Tree Painting Class with Kevin Casteel. (Adults and
Young Adults.) Pre-registration is suggested. $10.00 cost (payable at the door) to cover supplies.
May 22nd from 11:00 am – noon -Third Thursdays Book Club will host “Coffee and Conversation” for the second
author in our Writers Road Show series featuring guest speaker, Patti Meredith. Join us for coffee, dessert and conversation on the book, “South of Heaven.” Hear this southern author discuss her book on family, dysfunction,
love, and life’s twists. Free and open to all.
Weekly Events
Preschool Story Time - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This month’s topics include: I Love My Mommy, My Pet is the Best and much 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.