Rutherford County Library System’s Food for Fines Week is October 19 - 24
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 getting rid of some fines, but you will be helping your neighbor, too.
From October 19 - 24, all branches of the Rutherford County Library System will be collecting food donations. Smyrna’s collection will go to the Nourish Food Bank, Eagleville’s to the Eagleville Community Center Food Bank, while Linebaugh, MGL and the TEC will collect for The Salvation Army.
Bring your canned goods to the front desk, and staff will waive your fines for overdue items. Charges for lost or damaged items or referral fees cannot be waived. Each can donated will waive one dollar in fines. Please bring only new, unopened cans within expiration date. No fines? You can help out and make a food donation anyway.
Since both the Food Banks and The Salvation Army are committed to helping provide for those in need, you can be sure that donations are going to a good cause. Remember: the library is ONLY collecting canned goods for the food drive.
To find out if you owe any fines, simply go to the RCLS website (rclstn.org) and login using your library card number and PIN (typically the last six digits of your library card).
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Branch library staff of the Rutherford County Library System continue to play their part in mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 virus. RCLS staff wear masks when working with the public, work behind sneeze guards, keep public computers separated to comply with social distancing guidelines and limit their facilities to 50% occupancy during Phase Two.
While masks are no longer required for the public, they are encouraged along with other CDC-recommended protocols.
Modified hours of operation are as follows:
Linebaugh (Main Branch):
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays for Seniors ages 65+
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays Open to General Public
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Open to General Public
SUNDAYS – CLOSED
Curbside is available from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Smyrna Public Library:
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays for Seniors ages 65+
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays open to General Public
SUNDAYS – CLOSED
Curbside is available from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
MGL in Patterson Park:
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library:
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturdays
Technology Engagement Center (TEC):
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
SUNDAYS – CLOSED
RCLS Bookmobile:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Mondays at Barfield Crescent Park
9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesdays at Greenway Trailheads
9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursdays at the Sports*Com
Meeting rooms can be reserved through our website, though with capacity limitations. Watch our social media and website rclstn.org for information on virtual events and classes or call your local branch.
Linebaugh to Host Special Exhibit
Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host a special exhibit by MTSU Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Stephanie Cobb. During the month of October, display cases and windows will feature elements of her Fahrenheit 451 Banned Books exhibit, which was recently on display at the university. Come by to see the unique way Professor Cobb has highlighted one of the most frequently banned books, Fahrenheit 451.
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