TN Secretary of State Hargett Visits RCLS Libraries
 Smyrna and Linebaugh branches of the Rutherford County Library System were honored to have Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visit their locations on October 8, 2020, to award grant checks from the CARES and TECH funds for use in the libraries. While at the Smyrna Public Library, Branch Manager Ginger Graves was able to give Secretary Hargett and TN Representative Mike Sparks a tour of the library and share how the library is working to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving the community. RCLS Board Member Judge Lynn Alexander and Stones River Regional Library Assistant Director Kate Huddleston also participated in this important event.
 At Linebaugh Public Library, Secretary Hargett presented RCLS Director of Libraries Rita Shacklett with two grant checks and spoke of the important role our libraries play in the community. Joining the Secretary for this event at Linebaugh were Tennessee Representative Mike Sparks, Representative Tim Rudd, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron and RCLS Board Chair Rollie Holden.
The library system will use these funds to purchase new computers, networking equipment, video conferencing tools and cleaning supplies.
Phase Two Update from RCLS
Following the county-wide mandate, all branches of the Rutherford County Library System will require masks to be worn inside facilities beginning Thursday, October 29.
Along with the mask mandate, RCLS branch library staff 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.
Modified hours of operation reflect a return to full operating hours for the main branch, Linebaugh as of November 1:
Linebaugh (Main Branch):
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sundays
Curbside is available from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Smyrna Public Library:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
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.
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