BCFOL — Blount County Friends of the Library

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 Between 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

Library Holiday Closures
Library closes at 5 p.m., Wed., Nov. 21; closed Thurs.–Fri., Nov. 22–23 (Thanksgiving holiday)

Southern Appalachian Christmas Music & Stories – Mon., Nov. 26, 7 p.m. Library Main Gallery. Jill Pair and the Mountain Shadow String Band. Bob and Jill Pair and daughters, Hannah, Lydia, and Abigail, play a spectrum of instruments featuring Jill on a hammered dulcimer. The rich blend of their voices and instruments will enrich your holiday season. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Grandma Gatewood's Walk – Tues., Nov. 27, 7 p.m. Library Main Gallery. Anne Van Curen portrays Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, as she describes what it was like to be the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955. The story is from the book Grandma Gatewood's Walk by acclaimed journalist Ben Montgomery. ►More Info

Making Your Social Media Look Good – Fri., Nov. 30, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Learn how to sharpen your online presence for a consistent, professional look. Register now! Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Nov. 6 & 20), 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

Holiday Concerts 2018 – December (various dates & times), Library Main Gallery. Enjoy special holiday music by school choirs at the Blount County Public Library in December! ►More Info

Christmas with the Knoxville Opera – Thurs., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Reading Rotunda, Main Gallery. Presented by the Knoxville Opera Company. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Dec 12, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. December's selection is What’s Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies, led by Jan Bower. ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Dec. 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

Creating Infographics for Promoting Your Business – Fri., Dec. 21, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Learn the basics and explore free tools. Registration begins Dec. 3. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

►Event Details (multi-page PDF)
►Event Calendar (Newsletter PDF)