Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
Branch Info
319 West Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Phone: 336-368-2370
Fax: 336-368-9587
pmt@nwrl.org
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
Free WiFi available 24/7
What’s happening at the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
Special Events
June 12 & 13 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. – We are accepting donations of gently used books or household items.
Proceeds will benefit the library!
Donations will be accepted until June 10.
June 23 – Bug Fest at Noon – Join us for creepy crawly crafts, outdoor exploration, and a live bug museum! (Toddler & Elementary)
Tuesday, June 23 – Join us for a showing of the sci-fi classic film “Them”! They creep, they crawl, they’re the size of a house. Showing starts at 4:30 p.m.
Snacks provided!
Adult Events
Friday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. – Is it Time for Herbs? – Are you interested in learning more about herbs? Join us as we learn together. There will even be an herb treat at the end of the workshop! Presented by the NC Cooperative Extension.
Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. – A free presentation by Dr. Steven Collins, DAOM. What it is, and what it isn’t. Learn the facts. Answer your questions.
Saturday, June 20 at Noon – Book vs Film – Sometimes the book is better and sometimes it’s not. Join us to find out! Pick up a copy of the book at the front desk, then join us to watch the film and discuss! May’s selection is “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare.
Book Clubs
Third Thursday Adult Book Club – June 18, 11:00 am –Tables by Adult Fiction – “Mountain Time” by Ivan Doig.
An evocative novel about a man who must uncover the secrets of his father’s past before he can live-and love-in the present.
Saturday, May 30 from Noon – 1 p.m. – Calling all armchair detectives! Join us for a monthly deep dive into dark tales, unsolved mysteries and page turning thrillers! May’s selection is, “A Serial Killer’s Daughter” by Kerri Rawson. Pick up your copy at the front desk!
Saturday, June 27 from Noon – 1 p.m. – Calling all armchair detectives! Join us for a monthly deep dive into dark tales, unsolved mysteries and page turning thrillers! June’s selection is, “We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence” by Becky Cooper. Pick up your copy at the front desk!
Weekly Events
Children's Events
Every Monday at 6 p.m. – Wear your P.J.s and hear a story! Pajama Storytime will take place upstairs in the children’s area.
Tuesdays at 4 p.m. – Come relax at the library and read Arlo a book!
Summer Learning
Toddler Programs
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. – (Ages Birth to 5)
June 2 – Dino Stomp and Paint
June 9 – Let’s Dig for Fossils
June 16 – Plate-a-saurus Craft
June 23 – Bug Fest
June 30 – Jurassic Slime Lab
July 7 – Blow Your Top! Volcano Art
July 14 – Dino Egg Hatch Craft
July 21 – Dino Cookies and a Movie
Elementary Programs
Tuesdays at various times – (Ages 6 to 11)
June 2 – Dino Stomp and Paint at 3 p.m.
June 9 – Let’s Dig for Fossils at 3 p.m.
June 16 – Dino-Acrostic Poetry at 3 p.m.
June 23 – Bug Fest at Noon
June 30 – Jurassic Slime Lab at 10 a.m.
July 7 – Blow Your Top! Volcano Art at 10 a.m.
July 14 – Hatch the Fizzing Dinosaur at 3 p.m.
July 21 – Dino Cookies and a Movie at 3 p.m.
T'ween and Teen Programs
Dungeons & Dragons- June 4 & 18 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Beginners and experienced players are welcome!
Dates Vary – (Ages 12 to 18)
June 4 – Dino-Stitch Thursday at 4 p.m.
June 11 – Minecraft Camp Thursday at 4 p.m.
June 18 – Jurassic D&D One Shot Thursday at 4 p.m.
June 25 – Dino-Planters Thursday at 4 p.m.
July 2 – Roar-igami Thursday at 4 p.m.
July 8 – Michael Albert: Trash Art Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
July 16 – Dino-Mite Keychains Thursday at 4 p.m.
July 23 – Dino Design Bookend or Frame Thursday at 4 p.m.
Multi-Generational Programs
1st Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. – We will gather for an hour long art meet-up. We will try different mediums, styles and craft projects.
Various Days and Times
Jurassic Park Movie Party – Monday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Terrarium – Monday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Bee or Mushroom Workshop – Saturday, June 13 at Noon
Homemeade Pasta Class – Monday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Yard Medicine – Saturday, July 11 at Noon
Dinosaur Trivia – Monday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Prehistoric Park History – Monday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m.
End of Summer Dino Olympic Party! All ages welcome! – Tuesday, July 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Summer Dinosaur Activities
- Visit the library to check out a dinosaur book!
- Go on a dinosaur hike and search for natural fossils.
- Try a food you’ve never had before. Are you an herbivore or a carnivore?
- Watch a dinosaur movie.
- Have a dinosaur themed dance party!
Library Staff
Emily Morgan – Branch Manager
Susan Lewis – Assistant Branch Manager
Brittney Sheets – Programs Assistant
Local Advisory Board
Rachel Collins, Town of Pilot Mountain Commissioner Representative
Amy Harpe
Jonathan Lancho-Villa
Sebrina Mabe
*Regional Board Representatives
Meeting Dates
2nd Thursday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m.
Services & Information
- Bicycle rack
- Bookstore
- Coffee & tea available
- Computer access
- Copy and fax services
- Free parking lot
- Free WiFi
- Laminating
- Magazines & newspapers
- Makerspace
- Outdoor seating
- Picnic area
- Tax forms upon request
- Technology assistance
- Voter registration forms