Call for Volunteers
- Ex Libris Extension Program
- Bookmark Cafe*
- Used Book Sorters and Stackers *
- Book Sale Workers and Helpers *
Welcome! We are the Blount County Friends of the Library and Our Mission Is:
- To focus public attention on 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
- Keeping the Library a vibrant, growing facility with exhibits, art and music
- Participate in a community effort with like-minded people
Books for Soldiers
Supporting our Men and Women in Uniform!
Learn more about Books for Soldiers and how to donate your time or funds for postage.
Used Book Sale – July 2013
July 18 – Members Only
July 19 & 20 – General Public
50,000 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. More Information
Newsletter
Read the latest issue of Between Friends!
Keep up with Blount County Friends of the Library activities, projects, and events, as well as news about Blount County Public Library programs and resources. New members may opt to receive the Newsletter via email when they join the Friends. Continuing members may switch from print to email upon request [temporarily through the webmaster contact form]. Newsletter archive
Activities
Book Discussion Group
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month, 10:15 am, in the Board Room of the Library.
Info and Schedule
Ex Libris Extension Program
Ex Libris community outreach brings a wide variety of library resources to residents of four local assisted living facilities. Read Story
Announcements, news, photos, comments. Get it all, read it first, at the BCFOL Facebook page.
Please "Like" the page to participate and see the latest posts in your Facebook Timeline.
Recognition
BCFOL Past President Phil Baker is recognized as an "Outstanding Volunteer"
at the Friends of Tennessee Libraries annual meeting in May 2009 at Haley Farm near Clinton, TN.
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 in May 2010.
