We know their faces. Let’s read their stories.  

Books that are unexpectedly hilariously educational.

Add some picture books in translation to your reading routine! Picture books by international creators offer different perspectives, and feature groundbreaking art and narratives.

Did someone say look or book? Check out these fabulous reads from the juggernaut that is RuPaul's DragRace!

At Kat Hats Incorporated, cats are trained to serve as hats  for people looking for maximum warmth. Who is the warmest cat, however, and how will he rise to the challenge when his skills are called upon? 

Want to do more reading in the new year? NPL can help!

If you need a laugh break from your holiday festivities - check these guys out!

Let’s face it: butts, buttocks, bottoms—whatever term you prefer—are funny. Cute animals are always a hit. Put them together, and you have a delightful picture book sure to make both kids and grownups smile. 

Whether you're eighteen or forty-eight, adulthood can be hard and exhausting to navigate. Luckily, Kelly Williams Brown has written an excellent guide to help us all out. 

NPL’s Resident Puppet Troupe Launches New Online Variety Show Tuesday, March 2

Do you believe in the magic of a "true love's kiss"? Or the possibility of a "happily ever after"? Watching Amy Adams's performance in the film Enchanted may make even the most skeptical viewer a believer.

5 holiday movies not really considered holiday movies.

The world of improv comedy is kind of having a moment. 

If you weren't able to check out any physical books from the Library before self-isolating at home, or perhaps the one you have hasn't turned out to be very good - don't worry! Here are some recommendations for titles to check out NOW from the Library's Overdrive page. 

Dueling guitars? Sophmore slump? Aw, come on guys. We can do better than that!

It’s that time again – time for New Year’s Resolutions!

Blockbuster titles by some of the stars of the children's writing world are coming out during this last quarter of 2019. Get out your library card and prepare to place holds!

This is the funniest and most enjoyable book I’ve read this year.  If you’re a little misanthropic and have a vacation coming up, you need to place your hold now.

Since her first appearance 59 years ago in Bedtime for Frances, Frances has charmed both young and old with her wise antics and gentle songs.

On Tuesday, I posted "Summer Reading Is for Fun". Let's continue the fun today!

Summer is the perfect time for reading, right? It's also an absolutely critical time for your child's education. 

Do you have a picky young eater at home? You are not alone! Bread and Jam for Frances is the story of a winsome little badger who decides that only bread and jam will satisfy her appetite.  

I love Nick Offerman. (It’s ok. My husband loves him, too.)

Think it's tough being a stand-up comedian? Try doing it in the 70s.

Welcome to Shocktober! (Thunder crashes) Today for your horrific pleasure, I bring you – THE FEMALE BRAIN! (Bwa-ha-ha)

Take a look into the world of manga genres by diving in and learning about Shojo, one of the most popular types of manga publications, and some shining examples!

To get ready for the upcoming release of Deadpool 2: The Search for More Money*, we're looking back at the movie career of Deadpool himself, Mr. Ryan Reynolds.

A movie about a musical about one hit wonders with JC Chasez and Topher Grace? Yes please.

Everybody does an end of the year Best Of list. But you've never seen one like this before!

Which movie is worse? The Room or Troll 2?  Hard to say.

Happy Thanksgiving! It's technically still NaNoWriMo, but feel free to take a break, watch a parade, have some turkey, and read some Dave Barry. NaNoWriMo will be there when you're done.

I laughed while driving in traffic. Yeah. It's that funny. (I was listening to the audio version. Don't freak out.)

This is my favorite type of nonfiction, where you learn a ton of stuff while laughing.

Carrie Fisher was a broad for all seasons.

We all know that reading to your child is an important part of their development. But did you know it can also be hilarious? There are lots of children's books out there that will have you and your child both laughing out loud!

We've all seen some of the amazing puppet shows that Wishing Chair Productions has put on, and therefore, we've seen the diverse collection of puppets that they have. But there is one set of puppets that is no longer performed with but still represents the uniqueness of their collection - a very old set of Punch & Judy puppets. In honor of the Nashville International Puppet Festival coming up in June, this set of archaic dolls will be on display in Non-Fiction for your viewing pleasure.

Sin-Dee hasn't even been out of jail for 24 hours, yet she's already stomping across Tinseltown starting fights and taking names.

Next week is Banned Books Week – a holiday with which you may not be familiar, but trust me, it’s big news around libraries.

When two people got married in Nashville during the 19th century, it was not unusual for the officiant to write something like, “I hereby certify that I solemnized the rights of matrimony between the above named” on the back of the marriage certificate, and sign it. Some of these notes are wordy and elaborate, some are short and sweet. In the case of Justice of the Peace Willie Barrow, the notes also contained flashes of dry wit and sarcasm.