On March 30th, the Rutherford County Library Board terminated Luanne James from her position as director of the public library system.

Luanne has dedicated nearly her entire adult life to public libraries, working tirelessly to expand free access to information, technology, and essential services for library patrons and local communities. She has 25 years of combined experience as a library director and grant writer, during which she secured approximately $6 million dollars in grant funding. These funds made it possible to create and expand public programs, improve computer access and connectivity, renovate and repair existing facilities, construct a new library building, and the purchase of a bookmobile and wheelchair accessible Sprinter van for community outreach.

Please help Luanne during this time with a gift or donation. Funds raised will go directly toward supporting her family’s basic living expenses during this time.