Happy Thanksgiving from the Best. State. Ever.
November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving! It's technically still NaNoWriMo, but feel free to take a break, watch a parade, have some turkey, and read some Dave Barry. NaNoWriMo will be there when you're done…
Amanda's Best Ofs for 2017
December 28, 2017
Everybody does an end of the year Best Of list. But you've never seen one like this before!
So working at library offers me the…
Notable New Books for Kids
November 28, 2017
Do you have a little one that loves construction? or cats? or anything cute at all? This is one of those winning books that will appeal to most toddlers and preschoolers!…
"Happy Birthday, Mr. President!"
November 25, 2017
Though November marks the last month of his life, May of this year would have marked JFK's 100th birthday; May 29th to be exact. In honor of this milestone, here's a look back at a few of…
Adult Coloring Night at the Library
November 20, 2017
It’s usually children who get permission to color and play, but at Bordeaux Branch Library's weekly coloring night, it’s all about the adults, and they keep coming back…
Warm and Cuddly Winter Books!
December 8, 2017
Here are a few book suggestions to get you and your child in the winter spirit!
Cold weather and the holiday season are right…
Best of 2017
December 7, 2017
Here are my picks in books, movies, and music.
BOOKS
This is the best evocation of growing up in the 1970's that I have ever read. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE.…
Christmas Carols, Illustrated
December 1, 2017
Now that it's officially December, we can bring out the Christmas music! These beautifully illustrated versions of Christmas songs and carols bring traditional music to life in a whole new way…
Rashad's Reading List
November 29, 2017
Rashad "thaPoet" Rayford shares his reading list for those who wish to further explore activism and civil rights in literature.
Rashad uses…
3 Ways To Celebrate the Holidays Using A Library Card
December 5, 2017
Take a look at how familes can celebrate the holidays through library events and materials.
The holidays are…
NPL Mixtapes: K-Pop X-mas
December 18, 2017
An NPL curated holiday inspired playlist with original art.
Has your Christmas playlist been on repeat since the end of November?…
The Powder City of the World
December 23, 2017
Most people recognize Nashville as the "Music City" capital of the world, but can you say that you've ever heard its other nickname - "the Powder City of the World"? If you're familiar with the history…
2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
December 13, 2017
What are myths? How have they evolved? And why do we still so desperately need them…
John McFarland, Branch Manager