Let's Write That Book (Updated)

Let's Write That Book (Updated) March 14, 2025 I originally wrote this blog in 2023. With the return of the Flowing Thoughts Writing Club, I wanted to update this blog post with a few additional…

Need Something Fresh to Complete the Summer Reading Challenge? Take a Cue From Our Partners

Need Something Fresh to Complete the Summer Reading Challenge? Take a Cue From Our Partners June 28, 2023 Just 33 Days ‘Til the Challenge Ends…

The Story of the Three Bears

Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:00 The Story of the Three Bears Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

Laughing Eye and Weeping Eye, or, The Limping Fox

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:00 Laughing Eye and Weeping Eye, or, The Limping Fox Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Grey Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at…

The Goat’s Ears of the Emperor Trojan

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00 The Goat’s Ears of the Emperor Trojan Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

The Donkey Cabbage

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:00 The Donkey Cabbage Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today…

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Fairy Tales & Myth Retellings for Summer Reading 2023 Activity

Fairy Tales & Myth Retellings for Summer Reading 2023 Activity July 7, 2023 Did you know the fairytales and myths you read as a kid have modern retellings? From demigods and goddesses, Cinderella in space, and mermaids…

Sit it Down!

Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:00 Sit it Down! Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

Children's Books to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

Children's Books to Celebrate Disability Pride Month July 18, 2023 This Month, we Celebrate Disability Pride Month. There are SO many fantastic children's books featuring characters with disabilities that continue to…

How Could Someone so Loved be so Cruel?

How Could Someone so Loved be so Cruel? July 12, 2023 Montana Story…

The One-Handed Girl

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00 The One-Handed Girl Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Lilac Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today…

The Shifty Lad

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:00 The Shifty Lad Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Lilac Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

The Princess on the Glass Hill

Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:00 The Princess on the Glass Hill Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Blue Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

The Brave Little Tailor

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 12:00 The Brave Little Tailor Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Blue Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …