Blount County Friends of the Library

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BCFOL funds all of the programs offered by the Blount County Public Library. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with both members and volunteers.

The Blount County Friends of the Library will promote the resources, services and needs of the library through advocacy, education and community support. We offer our continued commitment to help make our library the best it can be in serving our community

11/06/2026

Did you know the BCFOL eBay store has an entire section dedicated to Buy More, Save More? It's the perfect excuse to stock up on your reading list, discover new authors, or add a few more titles to your collection.

Browse our selection, find books that catch your eye, and save when you buy more!

Every purchase also supports the Blount County Public Library and the programs and services that make our community stronger.

With more than 30,000 sales and a 99% positive feedback rating, we're proud to connect books with readers across the country and around the world.

🛒 Shop our Buy More, Save More selection here:
https://www.ebay.com/str/bcfriendsoflibrary/Buy-more-books-save/_i.html?store_cat=32291378017

Happy book hunting!

11/04/2026

How far can a few dollars take you?

Pretty far at the Friends Bookstore and the Bookmark Cafe! Grab a coffee and browse new releases, bestselling authors, vintage classics, and unexpected literary treasures, with prices starting at just $1–$2.

Your next favorite book might be waiting on the shelf, and your wallet will thank you.

📚 Inside the Blount County Public Library
🕒 Bookmark Cafe is open all library hours

Happy browsing from the Blount County Friends of the Library!

11/03/2026

Just 30 days until the December Quarterly Book Sale!

Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Blount County Friends of the Library’s next big book sale is coming December 3, 4 and 5.

With more than 50,000 books and other items to explore at our sales, there’s something for every reader. Discover your next favorite author, stock up on winter reading, find gifts for the book lovers on your list, or uncover a treasure you didn’t know you were looking for.

And with most books priced at just $1–$2, you can bring home plenty without spending a fortune!

📅 December 3–5
📍 Blount County Public Library, Lower Level

Who’s ready to go book hunting?

10/30/2026

Donated books are the source of books for the quarterly book sales, the BCFOL eBay store, and donation to local community groups. We receive new and used books from individuals, our public Library, schools, and churches. Proceeds from the books sold support all of the Library programs.

* Guidelines for donations:
- Place donated books in the donation bins located at the left side of the building at the back of the Blount County Public Library parking lot.
- We accept books in good condition. Books that are water damaged, smell of to***co, mold, or mildew are not accepted.
- We do not accept VHS tapes, cassette tapes or vinyl records.
- Books missing pages or covers are not accepted.
- If you have more than 200 books, contact us.
- If you have questions, contact us at (865) 273-1451.

10/28/2026

The Friends Bookstore, run by the Blount County Friends of the Library (BCFOL), has something for every kind of reader. Browse bestsellers, discover vintage favorites, or hunt for a rare find you didn't know you needed.

With prices starting at just $1–$2, you might leave with a whole stack!

📍 Inside the Blount County Public Library
🕒 Open whenever the library is open

Every visit is a chance to discover something wonderful!

10/26/2026

Did you know the Blount County Friends of the Library has an eBay store, too? It's a great place to find collectible books, special editions, out-of-print titles, and other treasures that might be hard to find elsewhere.

With more than 45,000 sales, a 99% positive feedback rating, and buyers in all 50 states and 13 countries, we're proud to connect good books with readers near and far!

Even better, every purchase supports the Blount County Public Library and the programs and services that make it such a valuable community resource.

Hunting for a hard-to-find title? Looking for a collectible? Just love a good book bargain?Browse our listings and see what you discover!

🛒 Shop the BCFOL eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/bcfriendsoflibrary

Thank you for supporting the Blount County Friends of the Library!

10/25/2026

📚 🗓️ Mark your calendars for the last Blount County Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale of 2026! Find over 50,000 fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, children’s books, local history books, cookbooks, and more! Most books are just $1-2, with many just 50 cents each.

Thursday, the first day of the sale, is for members only. New members are welcome and may join online at www.bcfol.org or at the door. Credit card payments are accepted.

Dec 3 | 12 - 6 PM, BCFOL Members' Day
Dec 4-5 | 10 AM - 4 PM, Open to public

Sales are held in the Lower Level of the

10/18/2026

It’s ! Show some to the Friends of the Library at the this week by shopping our eBay store, donating books, browsing the Friends' Bookstore, or for the ultimate act of love: Join the Friends!

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

The Blount County Friends of the Library bookstore is open every day the library is open, with books starting at just $1–$2 each.

You’ll find a little bit of everything: bestsellers, new releases, classics, fiction, children’s books, cookbooks, mysteries, history, nonfiction and more.

The best part? The selection is always changing, so you never know what you’ll find.
Next time you’re at the library, take a few extra steps and come browse. You might leave with a stack of books you didn’t know you were looking for!

Address

508 N. Cusick Street
Maryville, TN
37804

Telephone

+18652731451

Website

https://linktr.ee/bcfol_tn

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