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Northwestern Regional Library

Charles H Stone Memorial Library

March 2025

March 2025

Upcoming Events


Space Rockets Preschool Storytime

Tue Mar 4 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Downstairs Community Room

3...2...1... LIFTOFF! Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure at our Rocket-Themed Preschool Storytime! We’ll explore space, stars, and soaring rockets through fun read-alouds and a craft.


Youth STEAM Programs w/ Ms. Lori

Thursdays | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Downstairs Community Room

Unleash your creativity and curiosity with our Youth STEAM Programs led by the amazing Ms. Lori! Designed for ages 6 and up, these hands-on sessions explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) concepts through fun, interactive projects.


Growing Great Greens w/ NC State Master Gardeners

Fri Mar 7 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Downstairs Community Room

Learn tips and techniques to grow delicious, healthy leafy greens at home with guidance from the experts. Perfect for gardeners of all levels. Grow your skills.


Living Room Stitchers

Every Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 12 PM | Tables by Adult Fiction

Whether you're into knitting, crochet, quilting, or cross stitch, bring your project and enjoy good company. Beginners and experts alike are welcome.


St Patrick's Day Preschool Storytime

Tue Mar 11 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Downstairs Community Room

Join us for a lucky morning of stories and creativity at our St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Storytime! We’ll read a festive story and then create our very own leprechauns to take home! This program is perfect for preschool-aged children. No registration required—just bring your little ones for some storybook magic and hands-on fun!


Youth Book Club

Wed Mar 12 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Tables by Adult Fiction

Join the Eddisians Youth Book Club in March as we discuss Down to Earth by Betty Culley! When a meteorite crashes into his family’s field, Henry, along with his best friend and sister, embarks on an adventure filled with science and surprises. Come share your thoughts and enjoy the discussion!


Spring Preschool Storytime

Tue Mar 18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Downstairs Community Room

Spring is here! Join us for a joyful storytime with When Will It Be Spring? by Catherine Walters and Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle. After the stories, we’ll make our own beautiful butterflies! Perfect for preschoolers—come celebrate spring with stories, crafts, and fun!



Third Thursday Book Club

Thu Mar 20 | 11-12 PM | Tables by Adult Fiction

Join us for a discussion of Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming. Share your thoughts on her inspiring journey and life lessons. All are welcome—bring a friend.


Spring Daisies Painting Class

Sat Mar 22 | 10-12 PM | Downstairs Community Room

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a fun and relaxing Spring Daisies Painting Class. Join us as we create a cheerful daisy-themed painting, perfect for all skill levels. $10 class fee, paid in cash. RSVP with library staff or call the library to reserve your spot.


Trucks Preschool Storytime

Tue Mar 25 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Downstairs Community Room

Join us for a truck-filled adventure at Preschool Storytime! We’ll be reading Truck Full of Ducks by Ross Burach and Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle. These fun stories are packed with trucks, animals, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for preschoolers who love trucks and animals. Come ready to honk, quack, and have fun!


Mary Poppins (1964) Movie Night

Mon Mar 31 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Downstairs Community Room

Join us for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious movie night featuring the beloved classic Mary Poppins! This enchanting film follows the magical nanny, played by Julie Andrews, as she brings joy, adventure, and a spoonful of sugar to the Banks family. With unforgettable songs and whimsical charm, it’s perfect for all ages.




 Explore History with Digital Sanborn Maps

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Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) for North Carolina


Delve into over a century of history with Sanborn Maps, offering detailed property and land-use records from 1867 to 1970. Explore maps of 158 North Carolina towns and cities to uncover historical insights and trace changes in your community. Perfect for researchers, local history buffs, and genealogy enthusiasts.

A snapshot of Pilot Mountain from 1896, showing a town with a population of 800. Our library's location lies just northwest of this map segment. 

Treehouse Coding


Unlock your coding potential with Treehouse Coding, a free virtual platform offering courses in a variety of programming languages and topics, including AI, Android, C#, Data Analysis, HTML & CSS, Python, and more. Spots are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn at your own pace. Fill out the form below to express your interest, and contact Caroline Freeman at cfreeman@nwrl.org with any questions.


Interest Form Here

New and Popular Books!

New Library Books

  • Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham (Romance, Christian Fiction)
  • Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (Magical Realism, Humor)
  • If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (Contemporary Romance)
  • Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff (Historical Fiction, World War II)
  • Passions in Death by JD Robb (Mystery, Crime)

Popular eBooks on Hoopla

  • The Briar Club by Kate Quinn (Historical Fiction, Mystery)
  • The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz (Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction)
  • I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (Science Fiction, Dystopia)
  • Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson (Thriller, Mystery)
  • The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (Self-Help, Personal Development
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