Always-on Book Sale Alternatives include our online eBay store, bargain books in the Library's central area, our bookstore in the Friends office next to the elevator, and our published books at the Bookmark Cafe.

BCFOL Annual Meeting – Tues., June 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room or via Zoom. Members, don't forget to RSVP to your emailed invitation by June 8!

Summer Reading 2021: Tales and Tails - For children, teens, and adults. Learn about the outdoors and nature with books and lots of fun activities. ►Details on Library Website

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (July 14), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room. July's selection is The Silence by Don DeLillo. ►More Info

The Friends Community Market at Blount County Public Library – Every Saturday all summer, 9 a.m. to noon beginning April 24th. On the lawn near Library entrance. Local farms and vendors, artisanal bakers, and food crafters. ►Follow on Facebook  ►More Info

Canning Clinic series – March 9, April 6, May 4, June 15. 7–8:30 p.m via Zoom. Presented by UT/TSU Extension for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on canning skills. Sessions will cover basics, jams/jellies (beginners), tomatoes, and pickles. ►Details in Library Calendar ►More Info

Improving Communication at Work – June 25, 8–10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn practical communication strategies that will help make you a better leader, improve productivity, and combat communication breakdowns. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

Soft Skills Training – The popular Soft Skills Training series resumes in September.

Seed Library @ BCPL – March 1, 2021 through Oct. 31, 2021, during library hours. Valid library card required. Adults check out seeds in Reference Area of Adult Services; kids at Youth Services end of main desk. Accepting seed donations all year long. ►More Info at Library website

►BCPL News & Events (News hub page)
►BCPL Quarterly Newsletter (April, May, June at Canva.com)
►Event Details (quarterly multi-page PDF)

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