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. 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

Library Closed Friday–Sunday, April 19–21 (Spring Holiday)

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

Dementia – Mon., Apr. 24, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Kevin James, M.D., Specialist in Geriatric Medicine will discuss aspects of dementia diagnosis and treatment to help caregivers better understand what to expect and how to succeed. Focus on Seniors series ►More Info

Project Management – Fri., Apr. 26, 7:30 a.m. Networking; 8-10 a.m. Session. Library Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library Parking Lot). Register now. Learn about strategies that will help you complete projects on time, on budget and on target. ►More Info

Caves of Fall Creek Falls – Mon., Apr. 29, 7–8:30 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Larry E. Matthews, author, historian, and professional geologist, will enlighten us on the magnificent, magical world underneath our mountains. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Building a Team – Fri., May 31, 7:30 a.m. Networking; 8-10 a.m. Session. Library Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library Parking Lot). Registration begins April 29. Build teams of individuals whose strengths complement each other. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (May 7 & 21), 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 (May 2 & 16), 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 (Apr. 18, May 16, June 20), 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

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., May 8, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. Discuss A Death in the Family by James Agee, led by Barbara Hudson. ►More Info

Are You Smarter than a Librarian? BCPL Trivia Challenge – 1st Monday (May 6), 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.

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