BCFOL — Blount County Friends of the Library

Blount County 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.

Event Highlights

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (Nov. 10), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room. November's selection is The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell. ►More Info

Conflict De-escalation and Resolution – Repeat of Sept. 24th session to be held Fri., Dec. 3, 8–10 a.m. via Zoom. Gain insights into your conflict management style and the styles of your team. Learn best practices you can apply in professional and personal settings. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Sale – Quarterly book sales are back! December 2-4: Thurs., noon-6, for members only and Fri.-Sat., 10-4, for everyone. Masks required. ►More Info

Always-on Book Sale Alternatives include our online eBay store, bargain books in the Library's central area, our bookstore in the Friends office next to the elevator, and our published books at the Bookmark Café.

Seed Library @ BCPL – March 1, 2021 through Oct. 31, 2021, during library hours. Valid library card required. Adults check out seeds in Reference Area of Adult Services; kids at Youth Services end of main desk. Accepting seed donations all year long. ►More Info at Library website

►BCPL News & Events (News hub page)
►BCPL Newsletter (Oct., Nov., Dec. at Canva.com)

Quarterly book sales are back!
Mar. 3 – Members Only – noon to 6
Mar. 4 & 5 – General Public – 10 to 4
Library Lower Level

Masks required
Questions to friendsbcpl@hotmail.com or use our contact form

New Members Welcome!
Join or renew here, at Library, or Book Sale entrance.

50,000 Books! Build your own Library! Choose from a wide selection of used books in every category, many in mint condition. If you love to read, if you love books, don’t miss our book sale bargains!
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