Safe Scares for Little Ones

Safe Scares for Little Ones October 4, 2016 For a shivery All Hallows' read, try some of these age-appropriate ghost stories for preschoolers.  These books are perfect for those who enjoy a gentle fright or an…

The Origin of Teddy Bears

The Origin of Teddy Bears October 18, 2016 Teddy Bears: Our favorite furry friends! The teddy bear. One of the most iconic toys in our country. It all started in 1902, when…

NPL at GMX

NPL at GMX October 3, 2016 Geek Media Expo is a great local fan convention. The library will be there and you should come too. It will be rad.  Geek Media Expo (GMX) is Nashville’…

Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week October 9, 2016 Know a Teen with a broken library card? Prescription: Teen Read Week Today kicks off Teen Read Week 2016, where teens ages 9-18 can “read off fines” by…

Nashville Family Collection - Can you locate where these pictures were taken?

Nashville Family Collection - Can you locate where these pictures were taken? October 22, 2016 Metro Archives recently received a small donation of documents/photographs/clippings for a couple of local Nashville families' vertical files. The families that…

Lolita: He broke my heart. You merely broke my life.

Lolita: He broke my heart. You merely broke my life. October 10, 2016 Lolita is a darkly humorous tragedy about a young girl and a man's obsession with her. Simply put: The reader…

Chew

Chew November 24, 2016 Not enough poultry in your life? Then you need POYO!!! Happy Thanksgiving! So the library might be officially closed today, but thanks to the magic of the…

Empire

Empire November 10, 2016 And you thought your family was dysfunctional. I love this show.  Wait. What? *head thunk* That wasn’t supposed to happen. Last spring we did a Popmatic…

Skulls, Spirits, and Monsters - Oh My!

Skulls, Spirits, and Monsters - Oh My! October 25, 2016 Is your tween's favorite holiday Halloween? Do they love creepy, spine-tingling reads? Are you worried they aren't ready for certain titles? Check out these titles that are varying degrees of…

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Bob Dylan Primer: Dig into Works by the Newly Named Nobel Prize Winner

Bob Dylan Primer: Dig into Works by the Newly Named Nobel Prize Winner October 13, 2016 Bob Dylan joins the ranks of previous American laureates in literature--Faulkner, Hemingway, and Steinbeck--with the honor of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2016,…

The Bird and the Rifle

The Bird and the Rifle November 3, 2016 Listening to The Bird and the Rifle for the very first time, I spontaneously burst into tears during track six.  That’s some impressive song crafting.…

BOOK - CRAFT - JOY! Creatures in the Woods

BOOK - CRAFT - JOY! Creatures in the Woods November 8, 2016 Autumn fun is here - along with creatures in the woods...oh my! Who doesn’t wax nostalgic remembering autumn days of raking…

Elections and Political Ephemera in Nashville

Elections and Political Ephemera in Nashville November 5, 2016 Elections! Love them! Hate them! They will happen regardless of your viewpoint or opinion. Here is a sample of ephemera from past electoral events in Nashville…

Game On: Play @ Your Library

Game On: Play @ Your Library November 15, 2016 Looking for a place to hang out and have fun with your friends or family?  Read, learn, and play during International Games Day @ your library on Saturday, November 19th…