BCFOL — Blount County Friends of the Library

Blount County 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 Among 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

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

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (Aug.11), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron room. August's selection is The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (Sept. 8), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room. September's selection is An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. ►More Info

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

BCFOL Book Sale – Quarterly book sales return in September! Thurs., Sept. 9 – Members only, noon to 6; Fri.–Sat., Sept. 10–11, General Public, 10 to 4. ►More Info

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.

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)

Quarterly book sales return in September!
Sept. 9 – Members Only – noon to 6
Sept. 10 & 11 – General Public – 10 to 4
Library Lower Level

No appointments
Questions to bcfolibrary@gmail.com

New Members Welcome!
Join or renew here, at Library, or Book Sale entrance.

50,000 Books! Build your own Library! Choose from a wide selection of used books in every category, many in mint condition. If you love to read, if you love books, don’t miss our book sale bargains!
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