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

 

 

RCLS offers Gateway to Recovery Resources

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Don't have a library card? CLICK HERE TO GET AN ECARD to access online materials only.

 

NOTICE ABOUT EVENTS

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*All Branches of RCLS will be closed, Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day*

October book signings resume at Linebaugh:

Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wendy Hambrock

Tuesday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Maryann Vandyke

Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jim Sandman

Watch our Facebook page for virtual offerings!

October Computer Classes:

 

10/13 2:00pm Collecting Family History
10/16 10:00am Grant Writing Workshop
10/16 3:00pm Python Programming
10/19 3:00pm Power your Job Search with Google Tools*
10/22 2:30pm Basics of Video Editing
10/23 3:00pm Creating a Resume Using Google Docs*
10/26 2:00pm Intermediate Microsoft Office
10/30 2:00pm Podcasting 101, Part 2
*All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free chromebook (presented at the end of the class).
 

To join RCLS virtual classes, just find the event you want to attend on our Facebook

page and click the "GOING" or "INTERESTED" button. That way, when the link to

the livestream is posted, you will get a notifcation. To attend, all you have to do is

click the provided link. Email Technology Outreach Coordinator Trey Gwinn

with any questions.

 

Log on to hear about some of the major moons of our Solar System and NASA's past,

present and future plans to explore them in this Live YouTube event with interactive chat.

Log in HERE five minutes before the start time. Read Mark Guillette's bio here.

 

 

CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO LEARN MORE!

 

Join Smyrna Public Library for Halloween Bingo on the Lawn! Families can social distance from one another by spreading out on the lawn between the Library and the Senior Center to enjoy some Halloween Creature themed bingo! Youth Services will set up with speakers on the side of the building to call out characters! Boards & markers will be provided, and prizes will be given! Please bring your own blankets or towels to spread out on the lawn. Halloween Costumes are also encouraged! Please let us know how many people in your family plan to attend by RSVP’ing via email at smyrnalibraryyouthservicesTN@gmail.com or texting 615-930-0948! An estimated headcount will help us make sure we’re prepared for everyone!

In the event of rain this program will be cancelled.

Haunted Hijinks at Linebaugh

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