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

Foothills Voices: Echoes of Southern Appalachia – The book is now available (paperback, $14.95) at Amazon (Look Inside the Book!). Twelve participants of the Foothills Voices Project share stories from their own experiences, their families and their communities. Your Amazon reviews encourage interest and help sales. ►More Info

Appalachian Folk Music with Sonrize – Mon., Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Sharon Lawson Room. Musicians Mark Ross, Lester Baldwin, Donny Anderson, Justin Marcus, and Jill Bond sing and play the music of the mountains with guitars, a mandolin, fiddle, and bass fiddle. Sharon Lawson Room. Southern Appalachian Studies series. ►More Info

Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate – Wed., Sept. 27, 11 a.m. Matt Haralson, Elder Law Attorney with Kizer & Black Attorneys, PLLC, explains how to ensure your wishes are carried out. Dorothy Herron Room A. ►More Info

What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Social Security – Thurs., Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Sharon Wilson Room. Presented by Kevin Proffitt, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Management Advisor, Managing Director of Northwest Mutual Knoxville. ►More Info

Personal Banking Options – Mon., Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. Angela Warnick, Manager of Regions Bank, presents the benefits and types of banking accounts. Part of the Fiscal Fitness series. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Oct. 11, 10:15 a.m. October's book selection is Breaking Night by Liz Murray. Library Board Room.

Free Legal Clinic – Sat., Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to noon. Receive legal advice from lawyers free of charge (limited scope) regardless of socio-economic status. Sharon Lawson Room and the Library's Board Room. ►More Info.

Landscaping with Woody Ornamentals – Mon., Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Part two of the Outdoor Landscape Gardening series with Tom Knight. Use shurbs and trees to create a beautiful outdoor setting. Part of the Outdoor Landscape Gardening series ►More Info

Outdoor Landscape Gardening – Four-part Series, 7 p.m. on Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 19. Dr. Tom Knight, retired prof. of horticulture and landscape design (Eastern Kentucky U.) ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Oct. 19), 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

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