Medicare Overview and Drug Plans – Wed., Oct. 24, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Joani Shaver on available Medicare options and how drug plans fit into the larger picture. A pharmacist and Medicare pros will help answer questions following the presentation. ►More Info

Improving Your Presentation Style – Strategies for Engaging Presentations – Fri., Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Learn how to keep your audience awake and explore tools for creating polished and accessible presentations. ►More Info

Seed Swap and Talk – Mon., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Beki Lincks, Blount County Master Gardener. All are invited to bring seeds to share. If sharing seeds, please bring them at 6:30 PM for organizing. Make sure seeds are non-GMO, non-hybridized, fully dried, in small sealed bags marked with seed's name. The Seed Talk will be followed by the Seed Swap. ►More Info

Ongoing & Recurring Events

BCPL Centennial Logo Design Contest – Aug. 1–Oct. 18. ►Info on Library's Facebook page

ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program – Oct. 1–Nov. 16. Paid internship program for young adults (18-26) interested in manufacturing careers. Registration Required. Sponsored by: Institute of International Education, Blount Partnership, Blount County Public Library and Blount County Friends of the Library. ►More info at Library's Technology Classes and details at Arconic Internship Program

WordPress Classes – Tuesdays Oct. 2–Nov. 20, 6–8 p.m. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Jeremy LaDuke (Epic Nine Marketing) leads this exciting and useful 8-week class series. FREE Registration required. Limited seating. ►Details and registration form on Library Website ►More Info (UPDATE: CLASS IS NOW FULL)

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Oct. 2 & 16—Note: Day change from Thursdays!), 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

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Oct. 18), 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

Family Storytime: Spooky – Last Saturday (Oct. 27), 10:30 a.m., Children's Library. Fun for all ages. Stories, songs, movement, and activities encourage early literacy. ►More Info

All Things Google Lunch and Learn, 40-Class Series – Fridays through Dec. 14, 2018, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 required online registration fee includes box lunch from Bookmark Café. ►Complete class info and schedule on Library Calendar

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