Take a Bite Out of the Slice of Life!

Take a Bite Out of the Slice of Life! May 7, 2017 Are you feeling like taking a manga break in the middle of a busy schedule of work and bustle? Again we take the time to compare an absolute must-read manga with an up-and-coming manga series. In this…

Captain Proton : Defender of the Earth

Captain Proton : Defender of the Earth July 10, 2017 From the beginning, Star Trek attempted to raise filmed science fiction above the level of more pulpy fare like Captain Video or Flash Gordon…

NPL Mixtapes: Twin Peaks 1990

NPL Mixtapes: Twin Peaks 1990 May 21, 2017 An NPL curated Twin Peaks inspired playlist with original art.  */ NPL Mixtapes is back and celebrating tonight’s return visit…

Pictures from Metro Archives that are worth more than 1,000 Words

Pictures from Metro Archives that are worth more than 1,000 Words May 27, 2017 The one thing that I love to tell people about when they visit Metro Archives, is that we're more than simply a repository for city-wide governmental records. Yes, the records…

Food: A Love Story

Food: A Love Story May 25, 2017 I laughed while driving in traffic. Yeah. It's that funny. (I was listening to the audio version. Don't freak out.) Dear Jim Gaffigan, A while ago, a…

The Great British Baking Show

The Great British Baking Show June 8, 2017 THIS IS THE BEST COOKING SHOW EVER ON TV EVER! Seriously. No exaggeration.  It was inevitable. Anyone who used to listen to the Popmatic…

Summer Kids: Read and Watch

Summer Kids: Read and Watch July 7, 2017 Looking for a challenge this summer? Work your way through 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up and 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up…

Farewell to a Southern Rock Pioneer

Farewell to a Southern Rock Pioneer May 30, 2017 If anyone exemplified southern music at its '70s best, it was Gregg Allman. Born in Nashville, raised in Daytona Beach, and schooled…

Sweet Summertime Treats!

Sweet Summertime Treats! June 6, 2017 With the temperature rising, it's time for some yummy, ice cold treats to beat the summer heat! Here are some fun, easy recipes for summertime snacks that you and your children can make (and enjoy!) together…

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine June 22, 2017 I loved this book! It's the best thing I've read in quite a while. I love this book. I wanted to start there, and be a little blunt,…

Build a Better World with Star Trek

Build a Better World with Star Trek June 5, 2017 Accept the mission to build a better world this summer, and earn Summer Challenge points, with all things Star Trek. Few utopian…

Hive

Hive June 19, 2017 Summer Challenge is the perfect time to do things with your family. Your space family from Star Trek: The Next Generation that is. With its beige interiors, trance-…

Nashville Vols

Nashville Vols June 10, 2017 Nashville may be known as Music City, but we also LOVE our professional sports – whether the boys have sticks, bats, or footballs, fans will turn out to cheer on our local teams…

Enjoy a Hunger-Free Summer!

Enjoy a Hunger-Free Summer! June 12, 2017 Discover where to find free meals for kids and teens this summer in Nashville.  As a children's librarian, I always love my job. But on…