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Education & Research
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Research and Learning
Special Collections
Repository and research center for historic Nashville materials. Maintains Oral History collections, local artifacts, and primary sources.
Metro Archives
Historically valuable records relating to the local government bodies of the City of Nashville, Davidson County, and Metropolitan Government.
Civil Rights Room
A permanent space for reflection and education about the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville and around the world.
Interlibrary Loan
Use this service to borrow books and articles beyond Nashville Public Library collection. Free to all library members.
Genealogy and Vital Records
Access Ancestry Library Edition; obituaries; birth, death, and marriage records; and other resources for family history research.
New Computer Users
Find shortcuts to online learning tools. Download ebooks, magazines, music, and movies. Find out what technology is available at public libraries. Find computer classes and job search labs at a library near you.
Tours and School Visits
Learn about group tours of the Main Library and Civil Rights Room, and educational experiences for schools, universities, home school groups, and community groups.
Education Services
For Educators
Specialized services for teachers borrowing library materials and visiting the library with classes.
For Teens
Services for teens.
For Families
Services for families.
Featured Collections
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Civil Rights Collection
Access primary sources for first-hand experiences detailing the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville.
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Veterans History Project
First-hand experiences of specific wars by Davidson County veterans from World War I to the present.
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Digital Collection
Digitized historical photographs, recordings, and oral histories related to Nashville history.
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Nashville Banner Collection
The Nashville Banner was a daily run newspaper in Nashville, Tennessee, from April 10, 1876 to February 20, 1998.
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Naff Collection
An assortment of Ryman Auditorium program booklets, photographs, posters, and more, from 1901-1955.
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Wilson Collection
Over 800 books published by the Limited Editions Club and Arion Press, as well as separate portfolios of fine artwork.
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Government Documents
NPL participates in the Federal Depository Library Program and serves the 5th U.S. Congressional District of Tennessee.
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Foundation Center
The Foundation Center's Funding Information Network assists nonprofits, small businesses, and entrepreneurs seeking donors.