Summer Reading Program: Libraries ROCK! – Through Monday, July 30. In addition to reading, there will be free weekly events and activities for all ages. Registration begins May 25 for children, June 1 for teens and adults. Open to all ages, preschool through adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times, a music club and more. Pick up the program brochure at Blount County Public Library. ►View Library Calendar entry or ►Library's Summer Reading Brochure

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Thurs. (June 7 & 21), 6 p.m. For all ages and skills. Josephine Cappelletti, Director. One time $20 fee for bluegrass music book. Meets in Library Staff Lounge. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (June 21), 7–8:30 p.m., Reference area of the Library. Fun and relaxation for grown-ups. Just show up. Bring your own or use provided supplies. ►More Info

Birds of Our Mountains, Past and Present – Mon., June 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Sharon Lawson Room. Part of the Southern Appalachian Studies series. All about the songbirds of Appalachia. ►More Info

Family Movie Night: Mary Poppins – Thurs., June 28, 6:30 p.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. The beloved musical with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. All welcome.

Magician Scott Humston – Sat., June 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. One of BCPL's favorite shows, sure to amaze and amuse. All ages welcome.

Homeowner's Insurance – Mon., July 9, 6:30 p.m. Library Board Room. Presented by Charlotte Chance (Agency owner of Farmers Insurance). Part of the Fiscal Fitness series. ►More Info

Friends Book Discussion Group – Wed., July 11, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. July's selection is The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen. ►More Info

How to Run an Effective Meeting – Fri., July 13, 7:30-10 a.m., Learning Lab (bldg. in BCPL Parking Lot). For class synopsis and registration, visit blountchamber.com/community/soft-skills. Soft Skills series. ►More Info

►Event Details (multi-page PDF)
►Event Calendar (1-page PDF)