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The Main Library's Civil Rights Room remains closed until further notice due to ongoing renovation.

Main Library

Sun2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Mon9:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am-5:00 pm

615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
United States

Branch Manager
Kyle Barber
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Parking

Library Garage

Library Garage at 151 6th Ave N. Enter Library Garage on Sixth or Seventh Ave. S, between Church St. and Commerce St.

Rates

  • Free: First 90 Minutes (with Validation stamp)
  • $3.00: Each additional half hour, up to 12 hours
  • $20.00: Daily maximum, 12 hours or more
  • $10.00: Weekends and nights, after 5 PM until 5 AM
  • $15.00: Special Event Rate

Details

Alternative Parking Locations

Some areas of the library garage are inaccessible during extended repair work. NPL and our partners provide discounted parking at 4 alternate locations ($2 for 120 min. max.).

If you can't find parking at the library garage:

  1. Visit any of the Metropolis parking locations listed in the chart below. 
  2. If you already have a Metropolis account, park as normal. 
  3. If you don’t yet have a Metropolis account, scan the QR code near the lot entrance that reads, “Scan to Sign Up.”
  4. In the Main Library, scan the QR code most convenient for you, and the discount will be applied. 
    QR code may be found:
    • 1st floor: Help Desk
    • 2nd floor: Children's Area and Special Collections Division
    • 3rd floor: Equal Access Services Division and Metro Archives
Location NameAddressLibrary Patron Rates
McKendree Garage140 6th Ave N$2 for 120 min. maximum. 
Standard rates after 120 min.
Castner Knott Garage207 7th Ave N$2 for 120 min. maximum. 
Standard rates after 120 min.
Harvey Lot514 Church St$2 for 120 min. maximum. 
Standard rates after 120 min.
L&C Tower Garage144 5th Ave N$2 for 120 min. maximum. 
Standard rates after 120 min.

History

On June 9, 2001 the new 300,000 sq. ft. Main Library building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects opened to the public.

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