Stony Knoll Community Library operated a daycare for 30 children for 10 years (the first daycare funded by the county government). The library also participated in various county and state programs – Adopt A Highway, Western North Carolina Community Development Program (for 25 years), roadside beautification projects, Keep North Carolina Green and the Piedmont Interstate Fair.
The library also developed a recreation program, held summer camps, had a prize-winning 4-H club and held anti-litter cleanups twice yearly. In addition, the library also hosted church affairs, dinners, meetings, reunions, private parties and Bible camps.
Further, the library has provided work for many high school students under various county or state-funded jobs. It has been and is now a work site for community service. The library had three summer interns, supported by the Polk County Community Foundation.
Today, Stony Knoll supporters are exploring ways to continue to be a vital influence in the community and elsewhere. In addition to church functions, regular meetings, community dinners and lectures, the library is concentrating more on the area’s young adults and older citizens. Organizers are planning seminars or workshops on health and wellness and family finances.
Further, the library has planned a renovation program for the center and new functions for the library. The process of revitalizing, restructuring, renovating and rethinking is the organization’s goal for this year.
The library receives no government money and operates on donations. Donations of time, talent and money are welcome.
– article submitted by Evelyn Petty