Seed Saving 101 – Wed., Aug. 28, 2–4 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Ben Cohen, founder of The Michigan Seed Library, owner of Small House Farms, and author of From Our Seeds and Their Keepers, presents a seed-saving talk and workshop. ►More info at Library website

Ugly Vegetable Contest – Through October 1, The Seed Library at BCPL, celebrating tasty, healthy, and delicious vegetables, even the ugly ones. ►Photo contest rules and instructions at Library website

Soft Skills Training – Held monthly on a Friday from February–May, and August–December, 7:30-10 a.m. Updated sessions for 2019 take your career to the next level. Registration for the next class begins following the completion of the previous one. ►More Info

Communicating and Listening Effectively – Mon., Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m. networking; 8-10 a.m. training. Soft Skills Training session. Coffee and nibbles provided. Bring mobile device or laptop. Register now. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Sept. 11, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. Discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, led by Dolores Philpot. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Aug. 20, Sept. 3 & 17), 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

Quiltin' Bee – 1st & 3rd Thursday (Aug. 15, Sept. 5 & 19), 10–11 a.m. Study Room D (near Reference area). Instructor Linda Marcus leads this adventure in hand-quilting. All ages and skill levels welcome. ►Southern Appalachian Studies series ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Aug. 15, Sept. 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

Are You Smarter than a Librarian? BCPL Trivia Challenge – 1st Monday (Sept. 9), 7–8:30 p.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. All ages welcome! Covers a variety of topics, from geography and history to pop culture and sports.

BCPL Seed Library – The Library is accepting seed donations now. They'd love to have heirloom, non-GMO, and non-hybrid seeds. You may check out seeds with your library card. How it works: Borrow seeds, grow the plants, and return some seeds to share with other people in our community. ►More Info

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