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Friends of Linebaugh Library kicks off giving campaign

 

The Rutherford County Library System is growing, and with that growth, efforts are being made to make sure library materials are getting to the five branches in a timely manner. Linebaugh Library Branch Librarian Carol Ghattas dreams of a time when books and videos can be rolled onto a new transit truck, eliminating the heavy lifting of crates.

After presenting her dream to the Friends of Linebaugh Library board, they agreed to take on the fundraising campaign to accept donations for the purchase of a new transit vehicle. This holiday season, those who donate to the cause can receive a special gift of a Norris Hall print, set of postcards or canvas, depending on the level of giving.

“I’m so pleased that we are able to share these special prints with our donors,” says Ghattas. “It’s a great way for patrons who love his work to have a keepsake while also helping the library to raise funds for the truck.”

Stop by Linebaugh to see a sample of the prints and to contribute to the transit truck campaign, which will continue throughout the month of December.

 

 
 

DECEMBER EVENTS

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RCLS would like to spotlight several events happening this month.

Just a reminder that ALL branches of RCLS will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Click the event links for more information!

 

  • Scholastic Book Fair at Smyrna ends on December 4. Come in now to get some great books for Christmas.
  • R.E.A.D.ing Paws at Linebaugh. Sign up to read with Stevie on Monday, December 3, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Genealogical Assistance at Linebaugh is available December 5 and December 13. Sign up to have a free two-hour session. 

  • Riley Brown Booksigning at Linebaugh, Wednesday, December 5, 4 til 7 p.m.

  • Linda S. Smith Genealogy Group at Linebaugh is meeting on a different date this month, due to the holidays, Thursday, December 6, at 1 p.m.

  • BOOK GROUPS: Our regular book groups will continue to meet in October. Click the links for more information! Groups by location include: ?

Linebaugh branch: The Afternoon Book Club, the Graphic Novel Group,  the Tuesday Book Club, and the Lit Wits Book Club

Smyrna: Smyrna Saturday Book Club

MGL: Book Club @ MGL

Eagleville: FOEL Book Club

 

To see a full listing of events across all of our libraries, check out our event calendar!

 

Get into the holiday spirit with your kids by visiting Smyrna Public Library Tuesday through Friday, December 11-14, at 10 a.m. for some great holiday movie favorites.

This event is free and open to all ages.

Santa is coming!

To Linebaugh: Tuesday, December 4, 10 a.m.

To MGL: Thursday, December 20, 11 a.m.

To Smyrna: Friday, December 21, 1:30

 

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