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 18, individuals in this age group will face restrictions on the library sections they can access and the books they can check out. While the move is intended to cater to age-appropriate content, it has raised concerns, particularly regarding students conducting research for school assignments. Rita Shacklett, Director of the .
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(MURFREESBORO) If you're age 18 or younger and have a library card for any of the Rutherford County Public Library locations, there will be some changes that take effect on Dec. 18, 2023. It only impacts juvenile card holders.
Rutherford County Library System's Director Rita Shacklett said, "This change is in response and in effort to comply with state and local ordinances."
Shacklett went on to explain that parents and guardians have the final word on what their child can read .
(MURFREESBORO) If you're age 17 or younger and have a library card for any of the Rutherford County Public Library locations, there will be some changes that take effect on Dec. 18, 2023. It only impacts juvenile card holders.
Rutherford County Library System's Director Rita Shacklett said, "This change is in response and in effort to comply with state and local ordinances."
Shacklett went on to explain that parents and guardians have the final word on what their child can read .