Local Library Branches are Thriving in Today's Tech Days

Apr 18, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

Branches of the local library system are often visited online, not just in person. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, said that local libraries in place.... Read More

Topic for Tuesday's WGNS Podcast: The Rutherford County Library System and an Upcoming Fundraiser for a New Bookmobile

Mar 15, 2022 at 09:14 am by Producer

Today on the Action Line, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke with Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett and Mark Crocker with the RCLS Foundation. Crocker told WGNS ab.... Read More

Canned food items in exchange for overdue book fines in Rutherford County

Mar 14, 2022 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

For those who have been unable to utilize their library card due to overdue books in recent months or even years in some cases, will have the opportunity to wipe those fines.... Read More

Children Story Time and Creative Writing Events at the Local Libraries throughout Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:10 am by WGNS

Storytime is back at the local library in downtown Murfreesboro. Katie Turner with Linebaugh Youth Services told WGNS NEWS that starting this Spring, the library will focus on.... Read More

Special Book Sale this coming weekend on Saturday, February 19, 2022 (9AM - Noon)

Feb 14, 2022 at 07:04 am by WGNS

Friends of Linebaugh Library will hold 2 book sales this month. While the first sale was this past Saturday, and open to “Friends members only,” the second sale is.... Read More

TOPIC: The Rutherford County Library System and a look at the Winter Reading Program

Jan 18, 2022 at 09:18 am by Producer

Today on WGNS' Action Line with host Scott Walker, we dived into the Rutherford County Library System and looked iinto history and more within the library walls. Our guest was.... Read More

Updates and More from the Rutherford County Library System

Dec 21, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Bryan Barrett talks to Rita Shacklett with the Rutherford County Library System along with Sandra Pineault, president of the Friends of Linebaugh Library. Find out how the fri.... Read More

Librarian scholarship supports MTSU grad student’s focus on diversity, inclusion in classroom

Dec 02, 2021 at 08:43 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An MTSU student who teaches full time in Metro Nashville Public Schools was recently awarded the first scholarship of its kind at the Tennesse.... Read More

Newsweek names MTSU among ‘Best Maker Schools in Higher Education’

Nov 30, 2021 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has been recognized globally by Newsweek magazine as among the Best Maker Schools in Higher Education 2021.T.... Read More

Fine Free December for Rutherford County Library Branches

Nov 16, 2021 at 01:57 pm by WGNS

All Rutherford County Library branches will forgo past due library fines throughout the month of December. Linebaugh Circulation Manager Garrett Crowell told WGNS NEWS...Aga.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Serves Community Through a Multitude of Programs

Nov 16, 2021 at 05:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Library System continues to be a vital part of our community. Listen to some of these updates...

Murfreesboro is On the List of Great Cities for Book Lovers

Nov 09, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro is on the top 100 list of the best cities across the U.S. for book lovers. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the details…Data released by Lawn Love has Murfreesbo.... Read More

WGNS spoke to David O'Flaherty from the Rutherford County Library System

Oct 19, 2021 at 09:06 am by Producer

WGNS's Scott Walker spoke to David O'Flaherty from the circulation department at the Rutherford County Library System. We also learned of programs and heard about several upda.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Updates and Interviews

Oct 19, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County.Hear the latest news from the library below:Scroll down for library locations.... Read More

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Updates

Jul 19, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

The local library system in Rutherford County has updates for the community, as heard above! Pre-K story time is back at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro…If y.... Read More

New Driver’s License Kiosk Available at La Vergne Public Library

Jul 13, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS

A long-awaited driver’s license kiosk is finally operational and available to serve those in the northern part of Rutherford County.The new self-service kiosk is one of.... Read More

This morning we took a look into changes with the Rutherford County Library System and what the Future of Libraries Looks Like

Jun 15, 2021 at 09:03 am by Producer

This morning our guest was Rita Shacklett, Director of the Rutherford County Library System. She told listeners about changes with the Library System and what the Future of Li.... Read More

Rutherford County Library UPDATES

Jun 15, 2021 at 04:30 am by WGNS

Hear the latest updates from the Rutherford County Library System in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Eagleville below: 

New book released by Murfreesboro resident Carol B. Ghattas

Jun 14, 2021 at 09:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — Author and speaker Carol B. Ghattas announces the release of her latest book, When Doors Close: Changing Course in Missions Without Losing Your Way, p.... Read More