Full-text articles on health issues from reference books and periodicals. A good resource for consumer information on alternative medicine and nutrition.
Podcasts
Current Podcasts
Your Mind Matters
In recent years there has been a groundswell of efforts to destigmatize mental health…
New Computer Users
12 Ways Being Online Can Improve Your Life
Have you ever wondered if access to the Internet is important? Are you interested in using…
Using the Library
Welcome to Nashville Public Library! We offer free access to books, movies, and study tools for anyone in Nashville and Davidson County. How can you get started? View our videos and frequently asked questions below…
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Nashville Public Library Foundation
A strong library system is the heart of a strong city. At the Nashville Public Library Foundation, we invest in programs that help the library empower our community, ignite…
Search U.S. Federal Census records, digitized family and local history books, an index to genealogical and local history periodicals (1800-2009), Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files and the Freedman's Bank Records (1865-1874).
Volunteer at the Library
Are you interested in helping at your local library? If you haven't applied to volunteer yet, what are you waiting for?
Happy National Volunteer Week 2025!On April 15…
College Internships & Library Practicum
Nashville Public Library offers internships and library practicums for college and graduate school students.
About Internships and…
Donate Materials
We accept donations of materials (see lists below) in new or gently-used condition. We also accept seeds for the Seed Exchange. Please review our Seed Protocol before you bring your seeds.Small donations are…
Richland Park Community Input Meeting Results
Thank you to everyone who came to our community input meetings about a new Richland Park branch library. A record-setting number of patrons and neighbors participated, making the…
Building Projects and Master Plan
Facilities Master Plan, 2015-2040
To keep pace with Music City’s booming population growth and blossoming neighborhood diversity, we’ve designed a roadmap called the NPL Facilities Master Plan. It’…
Request for Proposals - Community Partnership Fund - Literacy
About the Community Partnership Funds
This year, the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) grant program is available for the period of March 1, 2020 through…