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Our Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class is back! Mothers and their children of all ages are welcome to attend one of our two cookie classes. Limit 10 groups per class.

Home Summer Reading Programs and Events Volunteer About Databases Services More Book Pick Calendar Rush Co. Reads Join us in June for summer reading and come back in July for... CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rush Co. Community Read Book Selection 1776 by David McCullough is a non-fiction book that chronicles the pivotal first year of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on George Washington and his Continental Army as they faced overwhelming odds against the British. The book details the struggles, defeats, and eventual triumphs of the inexperienced American soldiers, highlighting their resilience and the near-disastrous state of the cause for independence, which was saved by events like the miraculous evacuation from Brooklyn. It's known for its narrative vitality, extensive research, and humanizing portrayal of the soldiers and commanders on both sides. Calendar

What's going on at RPL this month? Or next month? This is the page to find out. Home Summer Reading 2025 Programs and Events Volunteer About Databases Services Copy of Adult Recommendations Copy of Adult Recommendations More

Home Summer Reading 2025 Programs and Events Volunteer About Databases Services Copy of Adult Recommendations Copy of Adult Recommendations More Volunteer Position Description Outreach Delivery Driver Purpose: The purpose of the outreach delivery driver role is to deliver library materials to our regularly assigned Outreach patrons. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Upon successful completion of the volunteer screening process and adequate training Book Nook volunteers will assist with: Pick up small totes of library bags of books that are tagged with an Outreach patron's name and address. Delivery books inside the tote and retrieve Outreach patron's previous deliveries Return "old" materials and totes to the library. Time Commitment & Scheduling: Once a week, about 45 minutes. Longer if you like to talk. Volunteer Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: Outreach delivery drivers must a valid Indiana drivers license. Upon completion of training and a reasonable time on task, volunteers must be able to retain procedures and perform tasks independently with limited supervision. While on duty, volunteers serve as representatives of the Rushville Public Library and, to this end, must present and conduct themselves in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner to the general public, fellow volunteers, and library staff. Volunteer Screening Process: In addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, volunteers must agree to abide by library and program guidelines as outlined in the Volunteer Handbook and successfully complete a volunteer screening process which includes: Volunteer application Volunteer interview Criminal background check (for volunteers ages 18+) Parental permission form (for volunteers under 18) Volunteer Supervision: The RPL director is the volunteer coordinator and is responsible for screening and scheduling volunteers, initiating and monitoring the volunteer training process, and problem-solving any issues or concerns volunteers may have. All library staff members are available to answer questions or provide volunteer support on a day-to-day basis. Volunteer Training: Volunteers will be provided orientation and on-the-job training for the tasks involved. Personal Appearance/Dress Code: As a representative of the Rushville Public Library, we request volunteers report for the volunteer shift appropriately groomed and attired. Volunteer Badges: Volunteers are requested to wear the provided 'volunteer' badge while on duty. Fill out this form if you'd like to volunteer at RPL