Thanksgiving for Bookworms

Thanksgiving for Bookworms November 22, 2016 You're spending so much time in the kitchen these days, you might as well grab the kiddos and invite your favorite book characters!…

Remember, Remember the 11th of November

Remember, Remember the 11th of November November 26, 2016 Though this was the first year that Metro Nashville Government closed for Veteran's Day, we've never neglected honoring the ever-important holiday. Check out some of the documents and memorabilia…

Kathryn Shaw

Kathryn Shaw,

You Will Not Be Forgotten

You Will Not Be Forgotten November 17, 2016 It's been a rough week: we've lost some talented people. Longing to know more about Gwen Ifill, Leon Russell, Leonard Cohen, or Janet Reno? We offer these selections…

Keeping Holiday Stress in Check

Keeping Holiday Stress in Check November 28, 2016 Look for ways to step back from the December madness and give yourself a break Photo Credit: Kristina Servant on Flickr The…

Best of 2016

Best of 2016 December 1, 2016 It's December, which means it's time for "best of" lists everywhere you look. Hurray! Here are my top picks of 2016, in a variety of categories: …

3 Tips on Reading To Your Baby (and What Books to Read)

3 Tips on Reading To Your Baby (and What Books to Read) March 7, 2017 Research shows that up to 80% of a child's brain development takes place before age three, making the earliest years the most essential in regards to creating a lifelong reader and…

Reading Should Be Serious....ly funny!

Reading Should Be Serious....ly funny! December 6, 2016 We all know that reading to your child is an important part of their development. But did you know it can also be hilarious? There are lots of children's books out there that will have you and your…

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day December 10, 2016 December 10th is Human Rights Day and the library has the information to help you answer "What is that?" Human Rights Day is observed each…

500+ Years of Indigenous Resistance

500+ Years of Indigenous Resistance December 3, 2016 Book and film recommendations for Native American Heritage Month.   In recognition of November as Native American…

Shaken by Tim Tebow

Shaken by Tim Tebow December 8, 2016 He had trouble finding a home in the NFL, but that doesn't mean his life's not worthwhile. I’ve never been a big Tim Tebow fan. Raise your hand if…

Emma's Chance

Emma's Chance December 22, 2016 A horse movie with some heart. That sounds like a good time to me! The holiday season is a time of giving. We give gifts to family and friends. We…

The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins

The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins April 13, 2017 Billy Collins is back with another thought-provoking collection of words. Happy Poetry Month! I was never a big poetry fan growing…

K'Lani Green

K'Lani Green,

ABC-CLIO

Published reference works for the study of History and Social Science for students.