Bluegrass Music Club – 1st & 3rd Thurs. (Aug. 2 & 16), 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

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

Adult Coloring – 3rd Thursday (Aug. 16), 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

Garden of Chaos – Tues., Aug. 21, 7–8 p.m. Reading Rotunda. Book talk with author HM Clay on his newly released dystopian novel, with visuals that bring this dark adventure for emerging adults to life. Buy or bring your own copy for signing. ►More Info

Smart Bicycling Skills for Adults (16+) – Sat., Aug. 25, noon-2 p.m. (Rain date Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m.) Library's Learning Lab parking lot. Presented by Donna Dixon (Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation) using the League of American Bicyclist BikeEd Program. Preregistration required: email: donnasuedixon@hotmail.com or call Smoky Mountain Wellness at 865-803-8887. ►More Info

The Scots-Irish in Early Appalachia – Mon., Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Mark Davidson (Pellissippi State) presents Family, Faith, and Freedom: The Scots-Irish presence in Early Appalachia. Part of the Southern Appalachian Studies Series. ►More Info

What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia – Tues., Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Historian Elizabeth Catte on her recent book, an antidote to Hillbilly Elegy. Book reading, question/answer session, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Sponsored by BCFOL. ►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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