Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
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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

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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
The Living Room Stitchers Club – Every Tuesday 10:30 a.m. – Noon – Whether you’re into knitting, crochet, quilting, or cross stitch, bring your project and enjoy good company. Beginners and experts alike are welcome!

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

  1. Visit the library to check out a dinosaur book!

  2. Go on a dinosaur hike and search for natural fossils.

  3. Try a food you’ve never had before. Are you an herbivore or a carnivore?

  4. Watch a dinosaur movie.

  5. 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

Additional Features Available

Blessings 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.
North Carolina Room
The North Carolina Room holds a collection of historical and genealogical information from Pilot Mountain and surrounding areas.

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.