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Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga!

Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga! January 14, 2018 As a new year dawns, so do the opportunities to seek and find new connections! These manga series look into two vastly different ways of how sometimes relationships get complicated…

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter January 27, 2018 Who loves talking about the weather?! Me, that's who! Did you know the early beginnings of the National Weather Service was actually under the U.S. Army in what was called the…

A Master Gardener's Story

A Master Gardener's Story February 1, 2018 NPL is thrilled to kick off the fifth year of Seed Exchange. Visit one of our fifteen seed exchange locations and borrow all sorts of seed varieties to grow in early spring, summer, or fall. While serving as…

Opening Night

Opening Night January 25, 2018 A movie about a musical about one hit wonders with JC Chasez and Topher Grace? Yes please. I’ve been struggling with reading lately. We’re four weeks…

Rock 'n' Roll Running

Rock 'n' Roll Running April 26, 2018 Let's run! Let's rock! Yeah! This weekend is the annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, so to celebrate, I have two movies to…

Remembering Ursula Le Guin

Remembering Ursula Le Guin January 24, 2018 Visionary science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has passed away at the age of 88. Visionary science fiction and fantasy…

Olympics at Home!

Olympics at Home! February 9, 2018 The Winter Olympics may be happening in South Korea, but you can have your own olympics right in your living room! Today is opening day of the 2018…

Crash Override

Crash Override March 11, 2018 An award winning game designer tells what it was like to be at the center of Gamer Gate. Zoe Quinn was Gamer Gate’s patient zero. Quinn’s abusive ex…

Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks

Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks February 8, 2018 Calling all gamers! Put down your dice and pick up this book. My husband doesn’t really—you know—read. As much as I’ve tried, it just…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas February 15, 2018 Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the neighborhood where she lives and the prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds…

How to Grow a Scientist

How to Grow a Scientist February 23, 2018 How to grow a scientist in your home garden --- just add curiosity and freedom to explore! Winter is almost over! (Maybe not totally…

Write, Wire or Call Me Real Soon

Write, Wire or Call Me Real Soon February 24, 2018 In honor of African American History Month (and also the month of love), I'm honoring a local Nashville citizen and veteran, Raymond Whittaker, from the small collection of his correspondence, ephemera,…