BCFOL — Blount County Friends of the Library

Event Highlights

BCPL Seed Library – The Library is accepting seed donations now. They'd love to have heirloom, non-GMO, and non-hybrid seeds. Beginning March 1, you may check out seeds with your library card. How it works: Borrow seeds, grow the plants, and return some seeds to share with other people in our community. ►More Info

Coffee and Conversation with John Coykendall – Fri., Mar. 1, 10–11 a.m. Main Gallery. Join Master Gardener Coykendall, who's been saving seeds for over 50 years, for some friendly seed talk and answers your questions about the BCPL Seed Library. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Feb. 5 & 19), 6-7 p.m. For all ages and skills. Josephine Cappelletti, Director. One time $20 fee for bluegrass music book. Meets in Library Staff Lounge. Listeners welcome. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Quiltin' Bee – 1st & 3rd Thurday (Feb. 7 & 21), 10–11 a.m. Study Room D (near Reference area). Instructor Linda Marcus leads this adventure in hand-quilting. All ages and skill levels welcome. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Feb. 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

Soft Skills Training – Held monthly on a Friday from February–May, and August–December, 7:30-10 a.m. Begins Feb. 22, with Personal Professional Development Planning. Updated sessions for 2019 take your career to the next level. Registration for the next class begins following the completion of the previous one. ►More Info

Personal Professional Development Planning – Fri., Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m. Networking; 8-10 a.m. Session. Library Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library Parking Lot). Explore online and in-person resources. ►More Info

Selections in Celebration of the City of Alcoa's Centennial – Mon., Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Legal Issues for Seniors – Wed., Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Matt Haralson, Elder Law Attorney (Kizer & Black Attorneys, PLLC) offers information on legal issues that seniors often face, such as powers of attorney and healthcare decision-making. ►More Info

Are You Smarter than a Librarian? BCPL Trivia Challenge – 1st Monday (Mar. 4), 7–8:30 p.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. All ages welcome! Covers a variety of topics, from geography and history to pop culture and sports.

Raised Beds Composting – Tues., Mar. 12, 7–8:30 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Garden Series with John Wilson. Presented by BC Extension Office and BC Master Gardeners.

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Mar. 13, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. Discuss Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith, led by Shella Fuhrman. ►More Info

AARP Tax Help – Fri., until Apr.15. Volunteers have begun scheduling required appointments. Call 865-221-9623 or 865-255-4622, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ►More Info

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Slide Photo: Alcoa Pedestrian Bridge by Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons