In order to meet new reporting requirements from the TN State Secretary’s Office, Smyrna Public Library will be closed Mon. Nov. 10th – Sat. Nov. 15th for the purpose of reviewing inventory.

We will reopen Monday, Nov. 17th resuming regular hours. No fines will be charged during this time and all RCLS book drops will remain open. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Not a resident? Not a problem! RCLS now has out of county cards for patrons outside of Rutherford County. $25 annually, does not include Libby. IMAGE: Maroon library card surrounded by fall leaves with an arrow pointing to it

Learn more about RCLS Out of County Cards here!

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