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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.
  • Book Discussion - A Gentleman in Moscow
    Book Discussion Group
  • Canning Clinic Series
    Canning Clinic
  • Smart Cycling - March 20, 2021
    Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Course
  • Mindfulness at Work - Soft Skills
    Mindfulness at Work: Reducing Stress and Regaining Balance
  • Kanopy
    Kanopy
  • Ancestry | Library Edition
    Ancestry Library Edition

Event Highlights

March Book Sale for BCFOL Members Only – Fri.–Sat., Mar. 12–13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This book sale is by appointment only for Friends of the Library members. Masks are required. Members will receive an email invitation that includes a link to appointment registration. If you have questions about the book sale, please email bcfolibrary@gmail.com. ►More Info

Always-on Book Sale Alternatives include our 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 Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (Mar. 10), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room. February's selection is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. ►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

Smart Cycling Traffic Skills Course – Sat., Mar. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE course combines online instruction with parking lot and on-road practice of vehicular bicycling principles. Pre-registration required, ending March 15. ►More Info

Mindfulness at Work: Reducing Stress and Regaining Balance – Mar. 26, 8–10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn mindfulness tools that help you de-stress, tune in and get the job done. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

Kanopy – Sign-up with your BCPL library card for this free streaming service. Watch critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kids' favorites on your TV, desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. ►More Info

Ancestry Library Edition – An in-library eResource now available for in-home use through March 31, 2021. Trace your ancestors online and discover your unique personal history. ►More Info

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 (What's Happening in March)
►BCPL Quarterly Newsletter (PDF)
►Event Details (quarterly multi-page PDF)

BCPL Seed Library opens March 1Photo © romrodinka / iStock

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Give BCFOL Gift CardsRedeem for Books or Membership! Buy books or collectibles at our Book Sales. Use for Individual ($15) or Family ($20) memberships. ►Order

Next Book Sale

March Book Sale for Members Only
Fri.–Sat., March 12–13, 10 to 2
(Join or renew here or at the Library)

Members will receive an email invitation with a link to appointment registration. Masks required.
Questions to bcfolibrary@gmail.com
 
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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Book LadyToo many books? We’d love your donations!
Public book donations enable Blount County Friends of the Library to host quarterly book sales, maintain an eBay store and donate to the community. ►More Info

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Blount County Friends of the Library
508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, TN 37804

Phone: (865) 273-1451
Email: friendsbcpl@hotmail.com

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Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone: (865) 982-0981

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