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...
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...
The Rutherford County Library System was well-represented during the 2019 Library Legislative Day at the Tennessee State Capital. Branch Librarians Kathleen Tyree (Technology Engagement Center) and Ginger Graves (Smyrna Public Library) were able to...
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...
The Technology Engagement Center (TEC) was the site in June for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. Kathleen Tyree and staff were pleased to be able to show off the features of the newest branch in the Rutherford...
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...
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...
Stop by Smyrna Library to sign up for the WKH Winter Reading Program January 13 - February 22! The program is available for teens (14+) and adults. Read five books before February 22. All adult, YA, honor, ebooks and audiobooks count toward the...
Smyrna Public Library is offering Smyrna Curbside Pick-Up Service Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Use our curbside service for pickup of available holds. Visit the Rutherford County Library System app or rclstn.org website to...
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...
The Smyrna branch will be closed for renovations from August 21 through September 5. We will reopen with brand new floors and a whole new look on Wednesday, September 6!
During the days the library is closed, Smyrna patrons will still be able to...
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...
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...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented a grant at the Technology Engagement Center Monday, November 6, 2017.
The $100,000 Library Construction Grant, distributed through the Tennessee State Library and Archives, will help fund the 5,492-square...
Lawrence H. Schumaker Honored in New Book that Showcases His Design Influence in Rutherford County
As Larry Schumaker’s health declined, Andrea Loughry, Susan Loyd, Amy Jaramillo and Lisa Sims decided that it was fitting to assemble a memoir book...
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2020
CONTACT: Rita Shacklett, rshacklett@rclstn.org
Like everyone else, we’re following the COVID-19 outbreak closely and taking steps to stay as safe and healthy as possible.
That’s why all branches of the...
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...
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...
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...
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 Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is happy to announce that Mindy Barrett will be taking up the reigns of service at the Myrtle Glanton Lord branch at Patterson Park Community Center beginning January 14, 2019.
Mindy has been with RCLS...
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...
Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host Dr. Michael Doubler on Tuesday, October 16, at 7 p.m. for a book talk on his recently released book, Dixie Dewdrop: The Uncle Dave Macon Story, published by University Illinois Press.
One of the earliest...
It’s been a fun and busy summer at the Myrtle Glanton-Lord (MGL) Branch of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) that is housed in Patterson Park Community Center. MGL Branch Librarian, Brittney Reed-Saltz, who was hired in April to take over...
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.
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...
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the library, things have changed! Linebaugh Public Library, the main branch of the Rutherford County Library System has been transformed since 2018, and Branch Librarian Carol Ghattas invites everyone to come...
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...
Author Bonnie Tinsley will be at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. She will be signing copies of her recently published memoir Against Every Hope: India, Mother Teresa, and a Baby Girl, published by...
Linebaugh Public Library is making some changes to better serve the community. Carol Ghattas, Linebaugh Branch Librarian, explains the overall purpose of the project: “In our efforts to make the library a more welcoming space and to provide better...
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...
The Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors will have a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 5 p.m. via Zoom video conferencing to discuss Phase 2 Plan of re-opening the Library System.
Meetings are open to the public. ...
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). ...
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...
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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...
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...
The Rutherford County Library System is growing, and with that growth, efforts are being made to make sure library materials are getting to the five branches in a timely manner. Linebaugh Library Branch Librarian Carol Ghattas dreams of a time when...
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...
The National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) invited the nation’s State Library Agencies to request to host the NASA @ My Library workshop to train and support public librarians in their state to...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...