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 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

UPDATE: LIBRARY SERVICES DURING COVID-19
The Blount County Public Library building is closed to the public until July 1. The Library is still here for you with many online resources and services, such as Technology Computer Classes and Soft Skills Training, both offered by online registration and via Zoom. The Library also has Curbside Pickup of library materials.

For info about the Library's timeline for reopening services and currently available online resources check the Library's website, Facebook, and Twitter! Call the Library at 865-982-0981, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you have questions.

Library staff will be unavailable on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day holiday).

Caregiving Online Video – Wed., Feb. 26 and thereafter on Library website. BC Office on Aging director, Joani Shaver, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Edward Harper discuss issues and resources related to caregiving. Link to video. For help accessing the video, call the Adult Services desk at (865) 273-1428. ►More Info

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance – Suspended until further notice. AARP Volunteers provide assistance by appointment only at BCPL Library, in Dorothy Herron Room B. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – June and July 2020 meetings have been cancelled. ►More Info on rescheduled and cancelled meetings.

Seed Library @ BCPL – Through October 31, during library hours. Returns for the 2020 growing season! Valid library card required. Adults check out seeds in Reference Area of Adult Services; kids at Youth Services end of main desk. ►More Info at Library website

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

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The next quarterly Book Sale dates will be announced here and in the Library calendar. The sale usually begins on a Thursday, for members only (noon to 6), and opens to the public on Friday and Saturday (10 to 4). Stay tuned!

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! ►More Info ►Map ►How to Donate Books