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We are the Blount County Friends of the Library and Our Mission Is:
To focus public attention to the Library
To stimulate the use of library services and resources
To assist the library in expanding services for the community
To provide funds and volunteers for special programs not in the regular budget
To provide resources and equipment not in the regular budget
You Can Become a Friend
Please
take this opportunity to become a FRIEND of the Library.
FOL is a non-profit organization of citizens who support
the public library. The community now has a beautiful
new facility that serves more than 1,000 patrons per
day. New services and programs are being added on a
regular basis. Join the Friends today to help the library
fulfill these goals for future generations.
Membership Benefits
Early
entry to book sale
Current Between Friends Newsletter
Friends
Book Search Service
Keeping
the Library a vibrant, growing facility with exhibits,
art and music
Participate
in a community effort with like-minded people
Over 40,000 Books! Come build your own
Library! We have a wide selection of books in every
category and many, many are in mint condition. More
great books come in every day and each sale promises
to be even bigger and better. If you love to read, if
you love books, this is a Book Bargain Event you cannot
miss.
The Tennessee Department of State has announced that the Blount County Public Library has been selected to receive a $9.600 technology grant to purchase computers and other technology related equipment. Those funds are being matched with funds from the Friends of the Bounty Count Public Library, making the a total of $19,200, which will be used to purchase staff computers and a server.
On behalf of the Ex Libris team, Barbara Zurl accepts an Award for Outstanding Library Volunteer Service from the Friends of Tennessee Libraries at their annual meeting.