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 Among 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.

Caregiving Online Video

Event Highlights

UPDATE: LIBRARY SERVICES DURING COVID-19
The Blount County Public Library building will remain closed to the public until April 30. This closure includes all library programming and special evening and weekend programs. Online resources such as Universal Class Courses and Tennessee READS continue to be available. The Library also has Curbside Pickup service. Please check the Library's website and social media for the latest information! Call the Library at 865-982-0981 if you have questions.

Caregiving Online Video – Wed., Feb. 26 and thereafter on Library website. BC Office on Aging director, Joani Shaver, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Edward Harper discuss issues and resources related to caregiving. Link to video. For help accessing the video, call the Adult Services desk at (865) 273-1428. ►More Info

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance – Suspended until further notice. AARP Volunteers provide assistance by appointment only at BCPL Library, in Dorothy Herron Room B. ►More Info

Seed Library @ BCPL – Through October 31, during library hours. Returns for the 2020 growing season! Valid library card required. Adults check out seeds in Reference Area of Adult Services; kids at Youth Services end of main desk. ►More Info at Library website

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