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Winter Reading Programs begin in January!
Several branches of the Rutherford County Library System will be offering incentives to adults and teens who participate in their winter reading programs.
The Linebaugh, MGL and TEC branches will be offering the 1st Annual Harry Nelson Memorial Winter Reading Program, beginning January 26, through March 7, 2020. Sign-ups begin on Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. with a special kick-off event featuring the Jake Leg Stompers Band. Harry Nelson was a long-time Linebaugh patron, who loved the library and roots music. Memorials given on his behalf, along with support from the Friends of Linebaugh Library, are being used to restart the program in his memory.
Participants will read six books in six weeks to be eligible for a $10 gift card from Simply Pure Sweets, a chance to receive a book during the weekly drawing and eligibility for the grand prize of a $100 gift card to the Greenhouse Garden Patch.
 The Smyrna branch will offer the Walter King Hoover Winter Reading Program from January 13, through February 22, 2020. The program is names in honor of long-time Smyrna resident and historian Walter King Hoover, and the theme this year is "Take the Challenge!"
Participants must be 14 years of age and up and may sign up at any point during the program. To complete the program, they must read five books before February 22. All adult, young adult, honor, graphic novels, E-books and audiobooks count toward the program. There will be five weekly drawings for those who have read at least one book. Those who finish five books receive a completion prize and are eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. Visit the Smyrna branch to learn about the program and the Above & Beyond opportunities.
FRIENDS OF LINEBAUGH AUTHOR LUNCHEON
Smyrna native Ellen Meacham will be the 2020 featured author for the Friends of Linebaugh Library Annual Author Luncheon at the Woman's Club on East College Street in Murfreesboro. Meacham will speak about her book Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi. Reservations for the FOLL luncheon may be made at the Linebaugh Circulation desk in January. You can also email the Friends at follintheboro@gmail.com for a membership form that can be mailed in. Cost for the luncheon for members is $10 with a paid 2020 Friends of Linebaugh Library membership or with a Lifetime Membership. Non-members can attend for $15 but must make reservations. Only checks and cash are accepted, no credit cards. The library is located at 105 W. Vine Street. Seating is limited.
UPCOMING EVENT SERIES AT RCLS
2020 holds some exciting opportunities to explore, imagine and engage at your local library. Here are some highlights:
 JUST CRAFTIN' AROUND at Smyrna Library: The first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. adults can come for a time of creative crafting. Supplies are provided to make a different craft each month. This is free and open to the public. No reservations required. COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS at the TEC: Beginning January 7, this event will be every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The TEC and Oaklands Park SDA Women's Ministry present a multipart series: Computers for Seniors. Open to all senior citizens, this series will get you prepared to engage the digitgal world. .jpg) RUTHERFORD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS SERIES at Linebaugh: The 2020 series begins on Saturday, February 1, at 9 a.m. with a new lineup of classes. Check out the link to see what's offered and to sign up.
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