National Library Week (April 6 – 12) is upon us, and this year’s theme is Drawn to the Library! To celebrate, RCLS is excited to announce a new monthly drawing contest for our patrons. Every month, starting April 1st, we’ll put out a new prompt for local artists to submit their drawings to the library….
We are pleased to announce that the Katherine Haynes Walkup Collection will now be housed at the Historical Research Center (HRC) after being moved from the Smyrna Public Library. The Walkup Collection consists of Smyrna history files, genealogy files, family histories and photographs. The collection was originally donated by the family to the Smyrna Public…
Via The Rutherford County Library Foundation: Get ready for Rutherford Races to Read, a family-friendly derby-style event full of fun and excitement! Mark your calendars for April 12th, 2025 and join us at Oaklands Mansion as sponsors race inflatable horses with literary-inspired names. Cheer on your favorite horse, show off your best derby hats and…
Linebaugh Public Library has partnered with AutismTN to launch new programs designed to make the library more inclusive and welcoming for Autistic patrons, neurodiverse families, and the entire community. Thanks to funding from the KFC Foundation, Linebaugh will now offer: As part of this project, AutismTN will also host a free public program, “Introduction to…
The Budget & Finance Committee of the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Conference Room, Linebaugh Public Library. The Committee will discuss the proposed budget for FY2025-2026. Meetings are open to the public. Requests for an accommodation to enable an individual with…
