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 Between 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

Coats for the Community – Until Dec. 30. Donation barrels inside Library's main gallery front doors. Blount County Public Library and Blount County Fire Department invite you to donate new or gently used winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves. ►More Info at BC Fire Protection District

Creating Infographics for Promoting Your Business – Fri., Dec. 21, 7:30 a.m. networking, 8–10 a.m. session. Registration begins Dec. 3. Learning Lab (Bldg. in Library parking lot). Learn the basics and explore free tools. Soft Skills Training series. ►More Info

Holiday Concerts 2018 – December (various dates & times), Library Main Gallery. Enjoy special holiday music by school choirs at the Blount County Public Library in December! ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Dec. 4 & Dec. 18), 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

Christmas with the Knoxville Opera – Thurs., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Reading Rotunda, Main Gallery. Presented by the Knoxville Opera Company. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Dec. 12, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. December's selection is What’s Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies, led by Jan Bower. ►More Info

Stories by the Fire with Santa – Thurs., Dec. 13, 6–8 p.m. Main Gallery. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by the library for an evening of storytelling, songs, and a screening of the original Grinch movie. There will be a hot chocolate bar, pictures with Santa, and you can even write your own "what I want for Christmas" letter. ►More Info

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Dec. 20), 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

Library Closed Sun.–Wed., Dec. 23–26, 31 (Winter holidays); Mon.–Tues, Dec. 31–Jan. 1 (New Year's)

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