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 shoes, and enjoy a day of community fun—all while supporting literacy and our local libraries. Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Library Foundation, helping provide grants to enhance services at six library branches and a bookmobile. Oaklands Mansion is located at 900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there! Tickets and more information: https://www.wildgoosechase.events/boro-derby/

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 AutisticNeurotype,” on January 25th at 10:00 am at Linebaugh Public Library. This engaging session will explore Autistic experiences and ways to create a more inclusive community. “We are proud to work with AutismTN to foster greater understanding, inclusion, and accessibility inMiddle Tennessee,” said Mindy Barrett, Branch Manager at Linebaugh Public Library. “We hope thisreflects our commitment to ensuring all community members feel welcome, supported, and valued andwe encourage everyone to come explore how Linebaugh Public Library is evolving to better serve ourcommunity.” For more information about these resources and programs, visit www.rclstn.org, or learn more about AutismTN’s work at https://autismtn.org. Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro. Smyrna Public Library is located at400 Enon Springs Rd. West in Smyrna. Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library is located at 317 Hwy 99E inEagleville. MGL Library is located inside Patterson Park Community Center at 521 Mercury Blvd. inMurfreesboro. The Technology Engagement Center is located at 306 Minerva Drive in Murfreesboro. TheHistorical Research Center (HRC) is located at 435 Rice Street in Murfreesboro. Explore, Imagine, Engagethrough RCLS. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

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 a disability to attend a meeting should be made by calling Elsa Britt at (615) 962-7424, at least two (2) working days in advance. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Notice may be given through our social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter or website: www.rclstn.org This notice is provided in compliance with Chapter 442 of the 1974 Public Acts of the State of Tennessee which is commonly known as the Sunshine Law.

The Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors will be conducting a working session on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5 pm at the MGL Public Library located at 521 Martin Luther King Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The purpose of the working session is to discuss the following: 1. The hiring of a director and a search firm consultant 2. Proposed budget for FY 2025-26 3. Board meeting expectations 4. Board goals for the year Meetings are open to the public. Requests for an accommodation to enable an individual with a disability to attend a meeting should be made by calling Elsa Britt at (615) 962-7424, at least two (2) working days in advance. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Notice may be given through our social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter or website: www.rclstn.org This notice is provided in compliance with Chapter 442 of the 1974 Public Acts of the State of Tennessee which is commonly known as the Sunshine Law.

The Rutherford County Library System Personnel Board will have a meeting in the second floor Conference Room of Linebaugh Library on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 1 pm. The agenda will be as follows (click here for printable version): Agenda for Personnel Committee Meeting