Library Programs and Supplies
Sponsor special events such as:
Edible Book Contest
– The Friends provide prize money to the winners
who construct the most innovative and clever edible books
representing book titles.
Hot Summer Nights
– The Friends donate refreshments and provide volunteers to
help with this popular series of summer concerts.
Children’s Summer Reading
Program – Provides books, craft supplies, and many
other items for the popular children’s program.
Adult Summer reading
program – Purchasing books and supplies to encourage
reading in the adult community.
Shakespeare on the
Lawn - The friends provide volunteers and financial
assistance to help with productions from the Knoxville Shakespeare
Company.
Veterans History Project
– Documents the service and experiences of retired military
personnel living in Blount County.
Native American Festival
– This year the festival featured Mr. Mcdonald, one
of the Navajo code talkers from World War II. The festival
also honored all war veterans and featured native American
crafts, songs, and dances.
Employee and volunteer
appreciation programs – Just a small way we can thank
everyone for their dedication and hard work.
Library programs and
supplies – The friends have helped purchase everything
from book carts and bike racks to matching funds for grants
to upgrade electronic catalog systems and improve online access
to library programs.