Walnut Cove Public Library
Branch Info
106 West Fifth Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
P.O. Box 706
Phone: 336-591-7496
Fax: 336-591-8494
wco@nwrl.org
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tues & Thurs: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free WiFi available 24/7
What’s Happening at the Walnut Cove Public Library
Weekly Events
Veteran’s Coffee Every Thursday at 9 a.m.
Sip on coffee and indulge in tasty snacks, all while connecting with fellow veterans. We welcome all veterans to come and share their stories..
Children’s Events
Rhythm Rhyme & Storytime on Mondays at 10 a.m. Through May 19, 2025. Join us for an exciting and enriching experience designed specifically for preschool-age children! Each activity is thoughtfully crafted to promote social skills development and enhance hand-eye coordination, ensuring that your little ones not only learn but also have a blast! We welcome all preschoolers, regardless of their background or abilities, to join in the fun and make lasting connections with their peers.
Boogie Crew (ages preK-7 years) by Joyce Triche – 2nd & 4th Thursday each month at 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an exciting “Follow the Leader” dance class designed especially for our youngest community members, ages 0-7! This engaging experience not only sparks joy through movement but also promotes essential skills like learning colors, skipping, and mastering body movements, as well as numbers and following directions.
Monthly Events
Namaste Book Club: Meets offsite after Yoga meetings –several days during the month.
Card Game Night: Every Third Thursday at 6 p.m. We invite families and individuals of all ages to join us for an evening filled with board games, card games, and so much more! Be part of a vibrant gathering that enhances the quality of life for all our patrons.
Not Your Mom’s Book Club: 2nd Thursday p.m.
Walnut Cove Senior Center: 4th Thursday time not yet available. Call the Library for more info.
Stokes County Master Gardner’s Book Club: Group meets on a month by month basis on day to be determined. Call the Library for more information.
Water Color Class: Last Tuesday at 6 p.m. Check with the Library for more details.
Daytime Watercolor Class: Third Thursdays at 1 p.m. Check with the Library for details.
Elementary School Students Embark on Exciting Adventure Filled with Creativity and Discovery!
As young patrons step through our doors, they are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere brimming with engaging resources just waiting to be explored. Our fun and educational crafts not only spark imagination but also encourage collaboration among friends, making every visit a delightful experience. The thrill of checking out books opens up a world of new stories, inviting children to expand their imaginations and dive into exciting narratives. Moreover, our extensive library resources are invaluable tools that can enhance their learning journey, supporting their educational aspirations. At WCPL, we are committed to fostering a community-focused mission, ensuring that our library remains a safe and inclusive space where lifelong learning is celebrated for all.
Christine M. Boles, our dedicated Branch Manager, plays a pivotal role in our efforts to secure grant funding for the Stokes County Summer Learning Program funded by A Stokes United Grant.
About Stokes United
Stokes United’s highest priority is to help Stokes County unite together as a compassionate community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Through strategic partnerships, transparent stewardship, and unwavering dedication, they work collaboratively with local agencies to address the most pressing challenges facing our community, including:
- Assisting victims of emergency/disasters
- Caring for adults with special needs
- Supporting adult and child victims of domestic violence
- Family support services
- Homelessness
- Food insecurity
- Health support services
- Senior care and support services
- Youth assistance and empowerment programming
Stokes United does not donate directly to individuals, but rather, provides grant funding to those local agencies and support systems that are best equipped to provide services that citizens throughout Stokes County need.
1st Week of Month
Monday: Francisco
Tuesday: Germanton
Wednesday: King
Thursday: King/Pinnacle
Friday: Danbury
2nd Week of Month
Monday: open
Tuesday: Walnut Cove
Wednesday: Sandy Ridge
Thursday: Lawsonville
Friday: Danbury
Bookmobile Schedule
3rd Week of Month
Monday: open
Tuesday: Danbury
Wednesday: Asbury
Thursday: King
Friday: Danbury
4th Week of Month
Monday: Danbury
Tuesday: Pine Hall
Wednesday: Sandy Ridge
Thursday: Walnut Cove
Friday: Danbury
Library Staff
Christine Boles – Branch Manager
Chelsea Russell – Assistant Branch Manager
Daniel Noah – Library Assistant
Shanna Nelson – Library Assistant
Timpy Ellis – Programs Assistant
Local Advisory Board
Patrick Toner, Chair
Donna Petree, Secretary
Susan Poston, Treasurer
Jo Ann Collins
Tiffany Montgomery
Leslie Shelton
Sandra Thomas
Meeting Dates
First Monday in January, April, July, and October at 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library
Our Friend’s Group is an excellent and supportive group that holds numerous fundraisers throughout the year and is very instrumental in organizing important events at the library. The group is always looking for new members to join. The only requirement is to be a library user and lover!
The Friends meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday in March, June, and the third Monday of September.
Our dues are $5.00 per year. Any money we raise through fundraisers and membership dues contributes to projects in the library.
Services & Information
We have a large variety of fiction, nonfiction, biographies, young adult, juvenile fiction, juvenile non-fiction and Reference books. Our collection includes audiobooks, Playaways, ebooks available through our Libby app and NC Kids, DVDs, magazines, and puzzles. Up to 7 DVDs can be checked out per library card for 7 days with a 7 day renewal.
- 24/7 WiFi access
- 6 public desktop computers
- Chromebooks & Hotspots are available for checkout
- ABC Mouse and Ancestry.com are available for in-house use.
- Copying, Scanning & Laminating: Copies are $0.15 for black & white or $0.25 for color. Scanning documents is free. Lamination costs vary per job.
- Fax: outgoing faxes: $1.50 for first page, $0.75 each additional page. Incoming faxes: $0.75 for first page, $0.35 for each additional page
- Laptops available for use in the Library
- Literacy Lab: We now have a literacy and learning lab available to our school age students, college students, teachers, and parents or tutoring, test-taking and classwork. We are able to proctor college exams and proofread papers.
- Meeting Rooms: The conference room seats up to 70 people and we have a 75 inch Samsung Smart TV that can be used for educational meetings and events. Reserve it for your group today! The Small Meeting Room seats up to 12 people.
- NC LIVE is available for in-library or at-home use.
- Reading Nook: Need a place to relax and read a good book? Come in and enjoy our reading nook.
- Study Rooms: Need a quiet place to study? Come use our study room. No reservation needed. The Study Room seats 4 people.
- Voter Registration Forms & Tax Forms: Tax forms are seasonal.