Check out the latest from one of my favorite authors.

Metro Archives' Fall Intern, Jamie Erwin, had the pleasure of processing a unique collection for her internship - the "Dr. Ray C. Bunch Collection". If we have any other doctors' collections in our repository, it wouldn't be as thorough and informative as this one. But I'll allow Jamie to tell you about Dr. Bunch and his family in her own words. 

Check out this list of newer nonfiction titles that grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go.

Books that are unexpectedly hilariously educational.

The third week of June marks "Lightning Safety Awareness Week", and we just so happen to be transcribing more weather journals right now thanks to volunteers, so here are some excerpts from these journals that highlight some of the various "electrical events" in Nashville's past. 

It’s fun to be random and learning at the same time.

I LOVE COLOR!

In this month of celebrating women's history, here's part III in the series honoring the work of several Nashville women. 

Beat the Schoolwork Slog with our Library’s Free Resources

Since we're closed, here's a virtual tour of Metro Archives' current exhibit of "Nashville Voices - 36 Notable Women of Nashville", as it's finished right now. And discussing one of the recently added women in the display - Dr. Josie E. Wells...maybe a couple more individuals as I continue working

This time of year may mostly be associated with the various holidays we celebrate, but it's also well-associated with cold, awful weather (except for these past few weeks) and keeping ourselves warm with our HVAC systems. However, there was a time in Nashville's past that staying warm also meant being covered in soot as well. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. In honor of that momentous occasion, Metro Archives recently had an exhibit highlighting Nashville's impact on space exploration. Here are a few things included in the exhibit! 

Whether you have room for a acre mini-farm or a single pot in a sunny window, your child can benefit from growing things! 

There are a lot of little ways you as a parent or caregiver can help prepare your child for Kindergarten. One of these ways is to cook with your child.

This spring, as we read the 2019 Nashville Reads book Hidden Figures, and reimagine our country’s history together, there’s no better place than Nashville Public Library to explore the "hidden figures" in our own local history. Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon is one of these local hidden figures with an incredible story about reaching the stars.

Summer is a great time for getting outside and exploring all the tiny creatures that surround us. Check out these activities and books to help you and your kids learn more about all the creepy crawlies hiding in plain sight!

How to grow a scientist in your home garden --- just add curiosity and freedom to explore! 

Who loves talking about the weather?! Me, that's who! Did you know the early beginnings of the National Weather Service was actually under the U.S. Army in what was called the Signal Service? Actually it's not that surprising, but what might be is that here in Metro Archives, we have several of their original journals from the Nashville station. Read on if you're intrigued...  

You've heard of Big Data? This is how it works.

He went to space and he's on TV. How cool is that?

We're Building a Better World at the Library this Summer! Keep your kids busy building and creating with these books.

Thursday, June 29 is International Mud Day! What a great opportunity for children to celebrate nature and feel connected to the Earth!

Studio NPL is a fun and engaging space where middle and high school students can begin to create a future.

And you thought weather was boring? Welcome to March Weather Madness!