Appalachian Reads Book Discussion Group – Sat., Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. September's selection is Prayers the Devil Answers by Sharyn McCrumb, facilitated by Jim Stovall. ►More Info

Get Moving! – Wed., Sept. 25, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Volunteer instructors with the exercise class Staying Active and Independent for Life (S.A.I.L) will lead attendees in exercises that improve strength, balance and flexibility. ►More Info

Empowering and Motivating Employees – Fri., Sept. 27, 7:30 a.m. networking; 8-10 a.m. training. Soft Skills Training session. Coffee and nibbles provided. Bring mobile device or laptop. Register now. ►More Info

Maryville College: Noble, Grand and True for 200 Years – Mon., Sept. 30, 7 p.m. Main Gallery. Bicentennial celebration with stories of Maryville College's history and heritage. Centennial Part of the Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Soft Skills Training – Held monthly on a Friday from February–May, and August–December, 7:30-10 a.m. 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

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Oct. 9, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. Discuss Suttree by Cormac McCarthy, led by Bonnie Holmes. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Sept. 3 & 17), 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 Thursday (Sept. 5 & 19), 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 (Sept. 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

Are You Smarter than a Librarian? BCPL Trivia Challenge – 1st Monday (Sept. 9), 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.

BCPL Seed Library – The Library is accepting seed donations now. They'd love to have heirloom, non-GMO, and non-hybrid seeds. 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

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