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

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

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Second Wednesday (Oct. 13), 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room. October's selection is Days Without End by Sebastian Barry. ►More Info

Conflict De-escalation and Resolution – Fri., Sept. 24, 8–10 a.m. via Zoom. Gain insights into your conflict management style and the styles of your team. Learn best practices you can apply in professional and personal settings. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

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. Masks required. ►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 Café.

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

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