Improving Your Presentation Style – Speaking – Fri., Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Whether you’re naturally shy or love hamming it up for a crowd, learn how to capture an audience and inspire action. 
Registration began July 16. Part of the Soft Skills series, ►More Info

ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program – Oct. 1–Nov. 16. Paid internship program for young adults (18-26) interested in manufacturing careers. Registration Required. Sponsored by: Institute of International Education, Blount Partnership, Blount County Public Library and Blount County Friends of the Library. ►More info at Library's Technology Classes and details at Arconic Internship Program

Introduction to Self-Publishing – Sat., Oct. 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Jim Stovall, our writer-in-residence, will cover what you need to know about independent publishing. Required pre-registration ($10) includes lunch. Limited seating. Call 865-273-1428 for details, register at bit.ly/2vRGgp0.

Garden Series: Soil and Plant Nutrition – Mon., Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Presented by BC Extension and BC Master Gardeners.

Shadow of the Lions – Book Talk – Tues., Oct 9, 7–8:30 p.m. Reading Rotunda, Main Gallery. Author Christopher Swann on his literary thriller about privilege, secrets, and lies at an elite boys' boarding school in Virginia. Swan is the English Dept. Chair at a private school in Atlanta. ►More Info

Free Legal Advice Clinic – Sat., Oct. 13, 9 a.m.–noon. Sharon Lawson Room. Volunteer attorneys from the BC Bar Association join Legal Aid of East Tenn. to provide free advice on various legal matters. Open to the public regardless of income. ►More info

Medicare Overview and Drug Plans – Wed., Oct. 24, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Joani Shaver on available Medicare options and how drug plans fit into the larger picture. A pharmacist and Medicare pros will help answer questions following the presentation. ►More Info

Improving Your Presentation Style – Strategies for Engaging Presentations – Fri., Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Learn how to keep your audience awake and explore tools for creating polished and accessible presentations. ►More Info

Seed Swap and Talk – Mon., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Beki Lincks, Blount County Master Gardener. All are invited to bring seeds to share. If sharing seeds, please bring them at 6:30 PM for organizing. Make sure seeds are non-GMO, non-hybridized, fully dried, in small sealed bags marked with seed's name. The Seed Talk will be followed by the Seed Swap. ►More Info

Ongoing & Recurring Events

WordPress Classes – Tuesdays Oct. 2–Nov. 20, 6–8 p.m. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Jeremy LaDuke (Epic Nine Marketing) leads this exciting and useful 8-week class series. FREE Registration required. Limited seating. ►All details and registration form on Library Website

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Oct. 2 & 16—Note: Day change from Thursdays!), 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

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. This month's selection is The House Behind the Cedars by Charles W. Chesnutt, led by Martha Cook. ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Oct. 18), 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

BCPL Centennial Logo Design Contest – Aug. 1–Oct. 18. ►Info on Library's Facebook page

All Things Google Lunch and Learn, 40-Class Series – Fridays through Dec. 14, 2018, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 required online registration fee includes box lunch from Bookmark Café. ►Complete class info and schedule on Library Calendar

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