Volunteer

General, Court-Ordered, & TN Promise

The Rutherford County Library System welcomes volunteers and community service workers at many of its branches. We need capable, motivated people to help with shelving, shelf reading, straightening items, and other tasks.

If you are interested in volunteering at either the Linebaugh or Smyrna branches, please fill out the online application and either Ariel Walker at Linebaugh or Stephanie Jones at Smyrna will be in touch. All arrangements and scheduling should be done by the volunteer themselves, regardless of age or circumstance.

MGL Library at Patterson Park and Eagleville are not taking volunteers at this time.

Teen Volunteers at Smyrna Public Library

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Smyrna Public Library. This section is intended for Teen Volunteers ages 13-17.

We are accepting applications for Winter Teen Volunteers. Please fill out this form: Winter Teen Volunteer Form

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Smyrna Youth Services at smyrnays@rclstn.org.

(if you are 18+, please contact Stephanie Jones at sjones@rclstn.org or Al Brittain at abrittain@rclstn.org)

Linebaugh Library Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Linebaugh Public Library. This application is intended for Teen Volunteers ages 12-18 who are seeking volunteer hours for school or club credit. Volunteer applications for the 2024 Summer Reading Program are now being accepted. Click here to fill out the volunteer application. If you have any questions, please email Katie at kturner@rclstn.org or Joabe at jandrade@rclstn.org.

(If you are 18+ or are seeking court-ordered volunteer hours, please contact Dave O’Flaherty at volunteer@rclstn.org.)

Volunteer Computer Class Instructors

Rutherford County Library System is always seeking volunteers to teach computer classes at our various locations.

For more information, please contact: Trey Gwinn at tgwinn@rclstn.org or 615-649-1358.

Volunteer through Friends of Linebaugh

The Friends of Linebaugh Library has a community outreach volunteer program. Persons interested in volunteering for events should fill out the Volunteer Form.