Blogs & Podcasts

Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

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Andras Baive

A town’s champion, the swiftest, strongest man in the area, hears of someone even swifter and stronger – one Andras Baive. Determined to prove his superiority, the champion challenges Baive. Who will prove victorious?

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The Child Who Came From an Egg

A childless queen has a daughter and son using magical means. After her death and the king’s remarriage, the children are separated – from their father and each other. Will the Princess Dotterine find the life of comfort she was born to, or live a life in service to others?

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The Rewind Button

Seasons, stages and shifts. Let's hit the rewind button. From our very first episode in 2020 to this one, we're reminiscing and recollecting on the many ways we've created spaces for ourselves and the women we were during each season of Truth B Told.

Up close view of the card from President Clinton

In celebration of the holiday season, Metro Archives is featuring the Jo Ann Connor Collection in our latest exhibit. The collection consists of Christmas cards that Jo Ann received from various U.S. presidents over the years, following her husband's MIA status during the Vietnam War. The cards span from President Nixon to President Obama. Here's the story behind how she received the cards, and how they ended up in our repository!

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The 2024 Golden Globes ceremony is fast approaching! Take a look at last years winners that you can find with nothing more than your library card!