Early voting at the Library – Through Feb. 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. ►More info and other locations at BC Election Commission

Almost Heaven: Religion in Appalachia – Mon., Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Main Gallery. Charles W. Maynard, Associate Pastor of Cokesbury United Methodist Church, author and storyteller, discusses religion and faith in the history of Appalachia. ►Southern Appalachian Studies ►More Info

Seed Library @ BCPL – Fri., March 1–Thurs., Oct. 31, during library hours. Returns for the 2020 growing season! Valid library card required. Adults check out seeds in Reference Area of Adult Services; kids at Youth Services end of main desk. ►More Info at Library website

Painting Workshop with Steve Ross and Dana Jester – Wed., Mar. 4 through Sat., Mar. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $125 per day. Registration required. Sponsored by Blount County Friends of the Library. ►Details in Library Calendar

An Evening with Steve Ross and Dana Jester – Thurs., Mar. 5, 6:30 p.m. Library Main Gallery. Free seated lecture, open to public. Ross will hold a painting demo while speaking about his life and take questions from the audience. Be prepared for a crowd. Sponsored by Blount County Friends of the Library. ►Info in Library Calendar

Lawns and Their Care – Tues., Mar. 10, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Presented by Bob Hollman. Learn how to weed and feed your turf grass and care for it the rest of the season. ►Garden Series ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Mar. 11, 10:15 a.m. Kathy Pagles Board Room. Discuss The Unwomanly Face of War by Svetlana Alexievich, led by Dwayne Bell. ►More Info

BCPL Appalachian Reads Book Discussion Group – Sat., Mar. 21, 10:30 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. Discuss Country Dark by Chris Offutt, led by A.J. Coulter ►More Info

Beneficial Insects in the Southern Appalachians – Mon., Mar. 23, 7 p.m. Main Gallery. Becky Nichols, Entomologist, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the roles beneficial insects play in the natural environment. ►Southern Appalachian Studies ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Feb. 4 & 18, Mar. 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 ►More Info

Quiltin' Bee – 1st & 3rd Thursday (Feb. 6 & 20, Mar. 5 & 19), 10–11 a.m. Kathy Pagles Board Room. Instructor Linda Marcus leads this adventure in hand-quilting. All ages and skill levels welcome. ►Southern Appalachian Studies ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Feb. 20, Mar. 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

Second Friday Science Lunch – Feb. 7, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, Jun. 5, noon–2 p.m., Sharon Lawson Room. Bring your lunch! All ages welcome! Watch screening of NASA downlinks and broadcasts and other up-to-the-moment science and tech shows, with additional interactive activities for all ages. ►More Info

Soft Skills Training – Monthly on a Friday, 7:30 a.m. networking; 8–10 a.m. training. Take your career to the next level. Six sessions for 2020 begin on March 27, 2020 (Register now!), with Improving Communication at Work. Registration for the next session begins following the completion of the previous one. Sign up at the Blount Partnership website. ►More Info   ►See the Library's info page for details and a link to previous class handouts.

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►Event Calendar – with corrections (Newsletter PDF)