BCFOL — Blount County Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library

BCFOL membership dues and donations are used for Library programs, equipment, and materials. Our volunteers contribute time and skills to outreach and fundraising activities. We are always looking for new volunteers! Share your talents or learn new ones with community service projects, exhibits, popular events, or workshops. It's fun and worthwhile! ►Learn more

Friends of the Library enjoy early entry to used book sales, receive our Between Friends Newsletter, have many volunteer opportunities, and help our Library offer great programs. ►Join or Renew!

On this website, we highlight events at the Library and publish news about our activities. For more events and programs, visit the ►Library website.

Event Highlights

All Things Google Lunch and Learn, 40-Class Series – Fridays through Dec. 14, 2018, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 required online registration fee includes box lunch from Bookmark Café. ►Complete class info and schedule on Library Calendar

Life on Mt. LeConte: Four Years as an Ambassador at the Top of Tennessee – Mon., May 21, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Nathan Kirkham, adventurer and former assistant site manager of LeConte Lodge tells the story of the famous Lodge and a variety of colorful characters who have graced Mt. LeConte over the decades. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Library Closed May 28 (Memorial Day)

Summer Reading Program: Libraries ROCK! – Friday, May 25 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.

Mini-Con 2018 – June 2, All Day. Mini-Con is back for its fourth year! Mini-Con is a tiny, scrappy amateur comic convention that’s made with love, enthusiastic volunteers and all of the amazing people that come out to spend the day with us. Volunteers are needed to make this the best year ever! Sign up to help at goo.gl/forms/ZPgeS1nzP20jNu2F3. ►More Info

Pre-Owned Book Sale – June 7–9, Thursday, noon–6 (BCFOL members only; may join or renew at the door), Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m. –4 p.m. (Everyone). Books for all ages, videos, collectibles, and more. ►Book Sale Info

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

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)