As Linebaugh Public Library served as a collaborator on this project, we wanted to share with you the press release from MTSU about this wonderful endeavor. We look forward to performances and displays in the coming months related to the project...
Friends of Linebaugh Library (FOLL) member, Marilyn Morrison, has been awarded the Friend of the Year award at the recent Tennessee Library Association Conference in Chattanooga. The award is presented each year by the Friends of Tennessee Libraries...
Murfreesboro, TN – December 4, 2020 – Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to announce that over 2,500 popular magazines in English and Spanish are now available to download and read on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can...
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Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host a traveling exhibit provided by the Smithsonian Institute for the month of December. The series of posters will be displayed on the 2nd floor of the library for public viewing.
World War I: Lessons and...
Due to the impending severe weather, all branches of RCLS will be closing at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, March 25.
As part of the phased re-opening of the Rutherford County Library System, walk-up service will be available at MGL Library inside Patterson Park beginning Monday, May 4th. Hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Staff will...
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) – Putting $$ back in your pocket!
*** Please READ Carefully the Changes for this tax season:
Smyrna and Linebaugh branches of the Rutherford County Library System were honored to have Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visit their locations on October 8, 2020, to award grant checks from the CARES and TECH funds for use in the libraries...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many public libraries continue to serve their communities and in partnership with the Tennessee State Library and Archives, are offering several online resources for learning at...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – January 9, 2020 – The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that they achieved a record-breaking four million digital book checkouts in 2019, a milestone for Linebaugh Public...
Community-minded Librarians Offer Gov. Lee Valuable Insight to Aide Distressed Counties
TENNESSEE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 — More than 300 Tennessee librarians, library staff, and library supporters signed on to a letter to Gov. Lee requesting the...
While Linebaugh Library (Main Branch) of the Rutherford County Library System is closed to the public, they will be offering delivery services of some materials to card holders within Murfreesboro city limits, who are otherwise unable to use their...
Linebaugh Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Friday, January 15 and will reopen Monday, February 8. The library will continue to offer curbside service. All other branches of the Rutherford County Library System will be open...
In accordance with the phased re-opening of the Rutherford County Library System, the Technology Engagement Center (TEC) is offering a Patio Computer Lab, providing public computer access Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning...
Thanks to patron Susan Steen for writing this tribute to the Technology Engagement Center for the Murfreesboro Post.
Click HERE to read the article.
The Technology Engagement Center (“TEC”), Tennessee’s first standalone, all-digital public library facility, one of two in the United States, has been open to the public for one year today! After a five year incubation from idea through imaginings...
Linebaugh and Smyrna are the only branch libraries which have 1040 forms and instruction booklets available. Linebaugh also has a limited number of 1040 forms and instructions in Spanish.
Library staff at any location can help you with printing...
The Friends of Linebaugh Library is seeking new members for 2022. Members provide support for Linebaugh Library, the Myrtle Glanton Lord Library at Patterson Park, and the Technology Engagement Center, all of which are part of the Rutherford County...
This year's Summer Reading Program at RCLS looked a LOT different due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. We're so glad for each of you who participated. Help us know how we did by taking this short survey. CLICK HERE.
Thank you!!
Rutherford...
Yes, the TEC has its own collection and they're ready for the public! Twelve STEAM Kits have been cataloged and are available for check out. STEAM is not a new concept, people from Leonardo Da Vinci to Vebjorn Sand have shown us the importance of...
Space Week begins on Monday!
In the true spirit of Outer Space, all activities for this year's Observe the Moon Night event will be socially distanced - and they will last ALL WEEK!
Virtual storytimes, video tutorials, and quest kits you can...
We are pleased to report that sufficient staffing is in place to reopen to the public on Wednesday, August 5!
The Smyrna branch of the Rutherford County Library System has had an employee to test positive for COVID-19. While the source of the...
Visit the calendar on the rclstn.org website and sign up today to participate in a four-week series for the month of February at Linebaugh Public Library. It's SHOP. COOK. EAT. Within Your Budget, led by the Rutherford County Extension. The classes...
Tony Award-winning performer, actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Idina Menzel and her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, have been named honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. This September, Idina and Cara will join the...
The Rutherford County Library System is celebrating the launch of its first Seed Library, located at the Technology Engagement Center.
Patrons of RCLS will be able to take home seeds to plant for their own gardening enjoyment! The seed...
Smyrna Public Library is proud to announce its upcoming annual 50% Off All Merchandise Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair opens to the public on Tuesday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m. and continues each day the library is open through...
AARP is now accepting calls to schedule tax appointments. Call 615-900-0981 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am to 12pm to contact AARP to schedule your appointment. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will provide free tax preparation...
Overdue fines keeping you from using the public library? Take care of them with canned goods from your pantry! For one week, patrons of the library system will have the option to bring in canned goods to pay off library fines. Not only will you be...
Beginning Monday, June 26, the Rutherford County Library System will have a new catalog called Aspen Discovery. This new user-friendly catalog is designed to make it easier than ever to find and borrow materials from the library.
Accessible via...
The Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors approved a motion to eliminate overdue fines for library card holders as of July 1, 2022, joining hundreds of public libraries around the United States in tearing down barriers to access.
For...
As part of one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, the Rutherford County Library Board has established an ad hoc committee to help plan for the System’s future libraries. After seeking input from staff, Friends groups and the RCLS...
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is excited to announce a partnership with the Rutherford County Archives. RCLS Director of Libraries Rita Shacklett and Rutherford County Archivist John Lodl began work on a potential collaboration of the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2021
Due to the improved conditions in Rutherford County and the updated protocols provided through the Centers for Disease Control, the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) Board of Directors voted at their May...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (RCLS) is pleased to announce it has received an $87,478.00 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to help bridge the digital divide for Tennesseans age 60 and older living in Rutherford County. RCLS was one...
Rutherford County Library System is pleased to announce the availability of Kanopy streaming service for all RCLS card holders in 2023 due to the generous support of Friends of Linebaugh Library. You can access Kanopy, the best video streaming...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2020. CONTACT: Rita Shacklett, rshacklett@rclstn.org
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) Board of Directors voted to approve reopening all RCLS branch libraries beginning Monday, June 1, under Phase Two of...
On January 27, 1942, Editor Robert Lasseter’s column in the Rutherford Courier began with this sentence: "It is a sad commentary that a city of schools such as Murfreesboro, a city supposedly of education, knowledge, culture and breeding, should have...
Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to partner with the City of Murfreesboro in providing Rover bus tickets to our community. The library's 7-day service and longer working hours enable individuals to find tickets when other locations are not...
The Budget & Finance Committees of the RCLS Board of Directors will meet on Monday, January 13, at 5:00 p.m.in the board room at Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine Street, Murfreesboro, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 2020/21 budget.
...
Popular Ebooks and Digital Audiobooks Available Free 24/7 From The Rutherford County Library System
Readers can use the award-winning Libby app to enjoy digital books on any device
Murfreesboro, TN – February 23, 2021 – As people...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2021
CONTACT: Carol Ghattas, cghattas@rclstn.org
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM UPDATE
With the county mandate lifted, masks are now recommended at ALL Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) branch libraries...
Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to announce additional in-library online access to another newspaper archive. The Morning Press (also known as the Murfreesboro Press) archive is now available through our partnership with Newspapers...
In working with the Town of Smyrna, the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors were able to restore the normal operating hours of the Smyrna branch of the Rutherford County Library System.
Moving forward, Smyrna Public Library will...
Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host three local authors for book signings in October after a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wendy Hambrock will be signing copies of her children’s fantasy book, Sarah’s Journey, on Saturday...
Members of the public are invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:30. The free event will be held at the Technology Engagement Center (TEC), 306 Minerva Drive in Murfreesboro.
International Observe the...
If you've been waiting to read a book from Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, wait no longer! Click on this link to hoopla and read or listen today!
https://www.hoopladigital.com/
We are pleased to announce that Trey Gwinn has accepted the newly created Technology and Outreach Coordinator position with the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). This position will not only manage system-wide computer and technology classes...
To better reflect the growth and changing services of our libraries, the Library Board voted in October 2017 to change the name of Linebaugh Public Library System to Rutherford County Library System (RCLS).
Each individual branch of the Rutherford...
Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to announce that Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional has been added to the online databases offered by the library system. FDO provides access to an unprecedented wealth of timely...
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to welcome Ginger Graves as the new Branch Librarian for Smyrna Public Library. Graves began her new position on August 1.
Graves has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and her...
A huge thanks to Friends of Linebaugh for their provision for our new book scanner in the Historical Research Room! It's easy to use and you can scan to a smartphone, USB or upload it to your Google drive, among other options. This is going to be a...
Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all your local public libraries have to offer.
Most people know about the wealth of stories...
Director of Libraries Rita Shacklett shares with Andrea Loughery about Linebaugh Library's first librarian, Myla Parsons, in this episode of Leading Ladies of Rutherford County History.
To learn more about the Leading Ladies project and...
A call from an inquiring patron resulted in research about a fascinating local author. Andre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton, on February 19, 1912, was a celebrated author of over 220 books with a writing career spanning eight decades.
Norton, who...
The Rutherford County Library System is thrilled to offer digitalized copies of archived local newspapers to our community. The most recent addition to the collection is the Rutherford Courier.
The Rutherford Courier contains a treasure trove of...
Humanities Tennessee announces a new online author speaker series in partnership with libraries around the state. The series will launch on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 pm with a talk by author Rob Simbeck, in partnership with Linebaugh Public...
The Tennessee STEAM Festival brings science, technology, engineering, art and math to life at events across the state!
Here's how RCLS is participating this year:
Your challenge (should you choose to accept it) is to design a safe, socially...
Rodrigo Gómez Claros is a Hispanic artist from Colombia who enjoys telling stories to help others be receptive to immigrants and their cultural backgrounds. He is passionate about the immigrant story since he is an immigrant himself. He is a director...
The driver's license renewal kiosk has now been at Linebaugh for four years! In that time, over 21,000 individuals have used this service.
Skip the line to renew your license today!
The kiosk is located on the 2nd floor at Linebaugh Public...
The Lit Wits book group invites the public to join them for a special guest author event at Linebaugh Public Library on Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 pm. Michael Bishop, author of A Murder in Music City (Prometheus Books, 2017) will be sharing about...
The Myrtle Glanton Lord Public Library (MGL), in conjunction with St. Clair Senior Center and Patterson Park Community Center, present Connections - A Senior Fair on Friday, May 10, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This free event will be held at the...
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No matter what your back-to-school looks like, we’re here for you at the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). Composed of five branches and a Bookmobile, your local library system has much to offer as this unusual school year begins.
CityTV of Murfreesboro City Government provided great coverage of the December 7th Santa and Mrs. Claus event at Linebaugh Public Library, and photographer Helen Comer of the Daily News Journal posted some sweet photographs of the event on their page...
The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening, January 24, at 7:00 PM on Zoom. The Murfreesboro chapter of the American...
Now is your chance to meet published authors from Rutherford County at the Local Author Fair at Smyrna Public Library on Saturday, October 29.
Visitors can get to know more about these local authors during the Authors' Panel which starts at 10:00...
September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World
Linebaugh Public Library is excited to announce its participation in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11...
Linebaugh library is pleased to host Grady Eades on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. for a presentation on his historical research of the Boxwell Reservation. The camp celebrated its Centennial in 2021 and Eades’ work details the evolution of the camp and...
Historical Research Partnership Serves Historians and Genealogists in Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Learn about the history and partnership of the Rutherford County Library System and Rutherford County Archives on the latest edition of...
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Rutherford County Library System joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the...
Rutherford County Library System wants to give a special thanks to those who have faithfully served our communities in Rutherford County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now through May 31, 2021, medical professionals, law enforcement officers...
Thanks to: John Lanza, Videographer/Editor/Producer
Kathleen Tyree announced as new Branch Librarian of the RCLS Technology Engagement Center
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to welcome Kathleen Tyree as the new Branch Librarian for the Technology Engagement Center (TEC). ...
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Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library is hosting a job assistance event provided by The American Job Center of Tennessee. The event is on Tuesday, January 25, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
The American Job Center will provide you with...
Resolve to read! Linebaugh Public Library will hold the fourth annual Harry Nelson Memorial Adult Winter Reading Program from January 22 through March 4, 2023. Linebaugh Library will celebrate with a kickoff event on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Jake...
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is happy to announce that for a limited time, all RCLS branch libraries are going fine free!
For the month of December 2021, you can return any undamaged overdue materials to the library, and we will...
When the winter chill comes, what's better than wrapping up with a good book? Getting rewarded for it! That's why the Linebaugh and Smyrna branches of the Rutherford County Library System are hosting their annual Winter Reading Programs.
Linebaugh...
Writer and former Executive Vice President and Chief Preservation Officer of the National Trust, David J. Brown, interviewed Lisa Ramsay, author of Books and Our Town, about the history of the Rutherford County Library System.
Click on the picture to learn more about this short survey. Thank you.
SUMMARY: Rutherford County Library System opens the new Technology Engagement Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 18 at 10 a.m. The new branch is a shelf-less digital public library, one of just a few in the country.
A new kind...
Linebaugh Public Library is honored to host acclaimed artist Brian Pinkney on Monday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Children's Area. Pinkney is this year's Pen Pal guest illustrator sponsored by Friends of Linebaugh.
Pinkney is the...
Library card-holders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy dynamic content on their smartphones, tablets and computers
Linebaugh Public Library System (LPLS) is pleased to announce public availability of thousands of movies, television shows...
Do you know someone applying for Unemployment Insurance?
The Department of labor is very aware that their website is overwhelmed and they are scrambling to expand access.
The librarians at Smyrna Public Library are proud to announce that Healing Arts Project, Inc., has an art exhibition on display inside the library. The mission of Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) is to provide “artistic opportunities for persons in...
All branches of the Rutherford County Library System will give away free comic books for Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 26. The comics are specially published for this event by DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios...
As part of the phased re-opening of the Rutherford County Library System, Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library will begin front-porch pick-up service on Monday, May 4. This service will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2...
Author Ken Vanderpool will be the 2023 featured author for the Friends of Linebaugh Library Author Luncheon on Saturday, January 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Woman’s Club at 221 E. College Street, Murfreesboro. Vanderpool is the author of...
Rutherford County, TN—Founded in July of 1981, the Friends of Linebaugh Library (FOLL) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The goals set for the organization in 1981 remain the same: to stimulate interest in enrichment of the resources and...
After over 25 years of holding sales in the City parking garage, Friends of Linebaugh Public Library (FOLL) is moving its bookstore to the first floor of Linebaugh Public Library. While the old store possessed a certain cramped charm, the space is no...
Free Comic Book Summer is underway at your RCLS local library! Every Wednesday, there will be a selection of NEW, FREE comics for you, bagged and ready to go!
In celebration of this, the Linebaugh and TEC branches are having HEADGAMES 2020...
Overdue fines keeping you from using the public library? Take care of them with canned goods from your pantry! For one week, patrons of the library system will have the option to bring in canned goods to pay off library fines. Not only will you be...
Overdue fines keeping you from using the public library? Take care of them with canned goods from your pantry! For one week, patrons of the library system will have the option to bring in canned goods to pay off library fines. Not only will you be...
The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are gearing up for their 2021 podcast series.
Do you have gardening questions? Ideas for future podcast topics? Please complete this google form to ask any questions or share your feedback with the Master...
Discover your family stories at the Tennessee State Library & Archives' free Family History Day event on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Family History Day has something to offer anyone wanting to research their family history, from...
Smyrna native Ellen Meacham will be the 2020 featured author for the Friends of Linebaugh Library Annual Author Luncheon at The Woman's Club on East College Street. Meacham will speak about her book Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi...
Click HERE to see the full article and video from the Daily News Journal.
The Technology Engagement Center (TEC) on Minerva Drive has added a new service just in time for ALA’s Preservation Week: a do-it-yourself digital Archiving Cart. The cart, funded by the Friends of Linebaugh Library, allows a patron to create...
The best of RCLS integrated into one easy-to-use website!
Go to SelectReads to enjoy the following features:
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Sign up for a monthly newsletter that recommends books in our collection based on your interests!
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The Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making a stop in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Traveling coast to coast, the mobile exhibit will provide an interactive experience for readers of all ages to explore eBooks and audiobooks available through the...
The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is happy to announce that for a limited time, all RCLS branch libraries are going fine free!
For the month of December 2021, you can return any undamaged overdue materials to the library, and we will...
Check out all the news for July! Just click on the picture to the left.
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Rutherford County Library System has several classes lined up for the month of August.
To join RCLS virtual classes, just find the event you want to attend on our Facebook page and click the "GOING" or "INTERESTED" button. That way, when the link...
At the June 18, 2018 meeting of the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors, the difficult decision was made to reduce the operating hours of the Smyrna branch of the Rutherford County Library System as a result of funding shortfalls.
...
Linebaugh Branch Librarian Carol Ghattas is always looking for ways to improve services and space usage for the community, and two recent events have enabled her to work on these goals. In May of 2018, the offices of the Rutherford County Library...
Technology Engagement Center: A Center For Opportunities
by Danielle Paredes, reporter
Many families have no access to the internet in their household and find themselves going to local fast foods or libraries just to finish the work that...
Murfreesboro, TN December 14, 2019 – Support the Friends of Linebaugh Library (FOLL) at Barnes & Noble in Murfreesboro, TN. In an effort to raise funds for the library, Friends of Linebaugh Library is working together with Barnes & Noble Booksellers...
Critically acclaimed author Ariel Lawhon will be the speaker for the 2018 Friends of Linebaugh Library Membership Luncheon on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Woman's Club, 221 E. College Street. The cost is $5 with a Friends of...
Dear Friend and Supporter of the Rutherford County Library System,
I would like to invite you to join us in support of our second annual fundraiser for the Rutherford County Library Foundation. Last year was a great success and with your...
Thank you for your support! $44,135.00 was raised through in-kind and actual sponsorships, ticket sales and donations!
The Rutherford County Library Foundation invites you to join them in “A Lively Evening on Main”, their inaugural fundraiser...
The Friends of Linebaugh Library is delighted to host June Hall McCash for a book talk and signing on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Linebaugh Library Conference Room. A celebrated author of historical novels, nonfiction, and poetry, McCash will...
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – Providing tax assistance to those who need it most!
*** Please READ Carefully the Changes for this tax season:
1. Appointments only at Technology Engagement Center; you’re required to wear a face mask.
2. Call St...
Saturday, April 15, 2023
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner with Guest Speaker, Bill Jakes
Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion
900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro
Visit this LINK to see your personal invitation to serve as a sponsor for this...
Linebaugh Public Library is proud to host The Rutherford County Master Gardeners for a series of monthly classes. In-person classes will take place the first Saturday of each month, beginning April 1, at 9 a.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room at the...
Resolve to read! Linebaugh Public Library will hold the third annual Harry Nelson Memorial Adult Winter Reading Program from January 23 - March 5, 2022. Linebaugh’s program honors the memory of one of its regular patrons, Harry Nelson.
Patrons are...
Author Jennie Fields will be the 2022 featured author for the Friends of Linebaugh Library virtual Afternoon with an Author on Zoom on Saturday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. Fields is the author of five novels including her last two, The Age of Desire an...
Linebaugh Public Library is proud to host The Rutherford County Master Gardeners for a series of classes via podcast. The latest podcast will be posted the first Saturday of each month, beginning with March 6, at 9 a.m. on our website calendar and...
The 2018 Pen Pal Author, Shannon Messenger, will be at Linebaugh Public Library on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m.
The annual Pen Pal event is sponsored by Friends of Linebaugh Library. Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic...
Enjoy a 360° virtual visit to the Technology Engagement Center! Have you still not experienced our newest, all-digital branch? One of the few of it’s kind in the nation?
Check out the Virtual Tour!
This tour was kindly created by Associate...
Linebaugh Public Library Presents ‘To Make Our Voices Heard: Tennessee Women’s Fight for the Vote
Exhibition opening August 18, 2020 showcases events leading up to Tennessee’s ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Linebaug...
