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

A Salute to Veterans Past and Present – Sat., Nov. 9, 11 a.m. Main Gallery. The Public is invited and encouraged to attend. Reception to follow. BCFOL is also launching two new publications: Loyal Mountaineers: The Civil War Memoirs of Will McTeer, and Vietnam Voices: Stories of East Tennesseans Who Served in Vietnam, 1965–1975 (vol. 1). Sponsored by BCFOL and BC Veterans Affairs Office. ►More Info

Yardstick Gardening – Tues., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Nicky Linneman with fun and facts on how to evaluate and improve the environmental friendliness of your yard. Part of the Garden Series by BC Extension and BC Master Gardeners. ►More Info

BCFOL Book Discussion Group – Wed., Nov. 13, 10:15 a.m. Library Board Room. Discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, led by Jan Bower. ►More Info

Appalachian Reads Book Discussion Group – Sat., Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. Dorothy Herron Room A. November's selection is The Tall Woman by Wilma Dykeman, facilitated by Jan Taylor. ►More Info

Medicare and Drug Plans – Wed., Nov. 20, 11 a.m. Sharon Lawson Room. Joani Shaver (BC Office on Aging) and Pat Collins (B.S.Pharm) will review options for 2020. Medicare counselors will be available by appointment before and after presentation. ►More Info

Building Success by Developing Leadership – Fri., Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. networking; 8–10 a.m. training. Soft Skills Training Session. Coffee and nibbles provided. Bring mobile device or laptop. Register Oct. 28+ ►More Info

An Evening with John Coykendall – Mon., Dec. 2, 6 p.m., at The Bird and the Book. Blackberry Farm's Master Gardener shares stories on heirloom seed saving and signs his new book, Preserving Our Roots: My Journey to Save Seeds and Stories. Tickets are limited. ►More Info

Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Nov. 5 & 19), 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 (Nov. 7 & 21), 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 (Nov. 21), 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 (Nov. 4), 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.

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