Rutherford County Library System

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Library Showdown, Volunteer Firefighter Shortages & MTSU Expansion | Dec. 3, 2025

Dec 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Allegations surface within the Rutherford County Library System as Direc.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Celebrity Spelling Bee Raises $66k and Crowns Champion While Supporting Literacy Programs

Nov 13, 2025 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee —Katie Turner, youth services coordinator at the Rutherford County Library System, came in first place at the 2025 Celebrity Spelling Bee, w.... Read More

 Rutherford County Libraries Adjust Schedules to Better Serve You

Nov 03, 2025 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - When December arrives, so do new hours for three branches of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). Starting December 1, 2025, Linebaugh Public Librar.... Read More

Beyond County Lines: RCLS Opens Doors to All Readers

Oct 20, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Starting Monday, November 3, 2025 the Rutherford County Library System is turning a new page in regional access. The local library is launching an Out-.... Read More

Local Author Shay Ketcham Hosts Book Signing at Linebaugh Library

Sep 30, 2025 at 01:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Linebaugh Public Library will welcome local author Shay Ketcham for a special book signing on Tuesday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ketcha.... Read More

MCS Spotlight: Education, Community, and a Pickleball Tournament

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett welcomes Lisa Trail, Communications Director for Murfreesboro City Schools, to talk about the exciting start to the new school year. From completing the kinderga.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Next Bookmobile Rolls Into View

Aug 15, 2025 at 09:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County residents might soon spot a familiar yellow bus cruising through town—but it’s not headed to school. Thanks to a gen.... Read More

Rutherford County Libraries to Retire Hoopla Streaming Service Amid Budget Review

Jun 24, 2025 at 12:52 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - A favorite among local readers and media lovers, Hoopla will no longer be offered by the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). Library official.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System get $2,914 Training Opportunities Grant

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Library System has received a $2,914 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant from the State of Tennessee, aimed at expa.... Read More

Local Author M.A. Grant to Hold Book Signing at Linebaugh Public Library

Jun 10, 2025 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro readers have a special opportunity to meet local author M.A. Grant during a book signing at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, June 28,.... Read More

Wings of Wonder: Butterfly Education Day Lands in Murfreesboro

May 21, 2025 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Butterflies are fluttering into the spotlight in Middle Tennessee this month as the Rutherford County Library System invites the community to a fun an.... Read More

PODCAST: Summer at the Library: Reading, Coding, Crafts & Butterflies!

May 21, 2025 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line is your go-to guide for an exciting summer ahead with the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). We&rsq.... Read More

PODCAST: Take on an Art Project at the Craft Swap - Grow Something New at the Seed Library – All at the TEC in the ‘Boro

Mar 21, 2025 at 10:23 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Kathleen Tyree, Library Manager of the Technology Engagement Center (TEC) in Murfreesboro. They dive.... Read More

PODCAST: From Smyrna to Eagleville: What’s New at Your Local Library

Mar 21, 2025 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, we explore the many events and resources available at Rutherford County Library System branches. Whether you're lo.... Read More

Step into Classic-Inspired Fiction: M.A. Grant Signs “Lord Bennett of Ashwood Hall” in Murfreesboro

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ashwood Hall, a historical fiction novel that draws inspiration from literary greats such as Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Brontës. Lor.... Read More

League of Women Voters Foster Political Awareness in Murfreesboro with Political Forum

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Library System announced a nationwide collaboration with the League of Women Voters (LWV), formed between the LWV and the American L.... Read More

Focusing on the Rutherford County Library System, with guest Rita Shacklett and Sandra Chennault

Jan 16, 2024 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line, host Scott Walker talks to the director of the Rutherford County Library System, Rita Shacklett. On the show, we learned more about new things comi.... Read More

UPDATE: Changes to Library Card Restrictions for Minors in Rutherford County

Dec 04, 2023 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Library System is set to implement significant changes to library cards, impacting those aged 17 and under. Starting December 1.... Read More

The Rutherford County Library System, Technology, Events and More - Followed by The Commissioner Corner

Sep 19, 2023 at 09:07 am by Producer

First Half of Program: Today, WGNS’ Scott Walker talked to Trey Gwynn of the Rutherford County Library System. Gwynn talked about a brand new electronic filing.... Read More

Guests from the Rutherford County Library System talk about a new Electronic Filing Catalog and Update Listeners on a Variety of Programs Offered Locally

Jun 20, 2023 at 08:57 am by Producer

Today, WGNS’ Scott Walker talked to Trey Gwynn of the Rutherford County Library System. Gwynn talked about a brand new electronic filing system that is being installed a.... Read More