Banned & Challenged Picture Books of the 2020's
September 24, 2024
Banned Books Week is from September 22nd until the 28th, 2024, and is a celebration of the works of art and literature that are censored in the U.S.…
Picture Books about Democracy, Civics, and Voting
October 1, 2024
The general election is in a little over a month from today, and things are busy! On Tuesday, November 5, people all across the United States will vote on the…
Savor Summer: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar
July 19, 2015
I didn’t eat vegetables as a kid I don’t mean I choked down random green beans or gagged my way through the occasional salad…
Vintage Picture Books From ILL: City Streets
September 27, 2024
Infrastructure and architecture have long been a favorite subject of picture book illustrators (see The Man in the Manhole and the Fix-It Men or…
One For Your Watchlist: The Psychic
October 3, 2024
Italian film director Lucio Fulci is primarily known for his work in the horror genre, although his filmography has more variety than one would expect given at least one…
Makerspaces for Kids
August 27, 2015
August is National Inventor’s Month. Celebrate by creating a “tinkering” space for your young children. Young inventors need space, ideas, and inspiration. We've got tips to get you started…
Spooky Movie Collection 2024
October 2, 2024
Fall may have officially begun on September 22nd but it is just now coming into its stride. I've assembled a watchlist for you to enjoy throughout this month with a focus on what you…
Haunted Picks for Halloween
October 18, 2024
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls- there's so much more to Halloween than the chills and thrills.…
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:00
Dapplegrim
Family Folktales
This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Red 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 story is…
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00
Eisenkopf
Family Folktales
This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Crimson 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 story…
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:00
Kisa the Cat
Family Folktales
This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Brown 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 story…