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

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance – Ends April 17. To make required appointment call 865-679-4634 or 865-679-4657. (Do not call the library; staff cannot make appointments.) ►View sessions list on Library calendar

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

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Thurs. (April 5 & 19), 6 p.m. For all ages and skills. Josephine Cappelletti, Director. One time $20 fee for bluegrass music book. Meets in Library Staff Lounge. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (April 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

The Face of Coal – Mon., April 23, 7 p.m., Sharon Lawson Room. Joe Martin brings first-hand experience to his presentation on how coal mining changed the face of Southern Appalachia. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Dementia has Many Faces – Wed., April 25, 11 a.m., Sharon Lawson Room. Dr. Kevin James (Geriatrics, Blount Memorial Hosp.) will discuss how caregivers and family members can cope with the changes dementia brings to their lives, and other health issues. ►Focus on Seniors series ►More Info

Free Resources for Professional Development – Fri., April 27, 7:30-10 a.m., Learning Lab (bldg. in BCPL Parking Lot). For class synopsis and registration, visit blountchamber.com/community/soft-skills. Soft Skills series. ►More Info

►Event Details (multi-page PDF)
►Event Calendar (1-page PDF)