Punk's Not Read

Punk's Not Read May 17, 2018 Punk rock is the voice of the silenced. It rises in troubling times, disquiets in times of peace.  We take a look at some of  Nashville Public Library's most punk rock books by pioneers who were there…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah April 11, 2018 The Daily Show host Trevor Noah tells stories from his unique childhood growing up biracial in South Africa…

April is our Diversity Celebration: Community of Many Faces

April is our Diversity Celebration: Community of Many Faces April 9, 2018 Community of Many Faces is Nashville Public Library’s celebration of the rich diversity of our great city! All programs are free, fun, and educational for the whole family. Check…

"Not a Man Who Talks, but a Man Who Acts"

"Not a Man Who Talks, but a Man Who Acts" April 30, 2018 It's been 50 years this month since the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., yet his actions and teachings have lived on every day since. Coincidentally, the date of his actual…

Magazines in History

Magazines in History April 20, 2018 Magazines, books and radio--reflections of their times... We’ve seen radios answer a historical need when President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed…

NPL Mixtapes: Betty Davis Sampler

NPL Mixtapes: Betty Davis Sampler May 20, 2018 An NPL curated playlist of songs from funk queen Betty Davis. [[nid:3769]] Known for her raunchy lyrics, gnarly vocals, and…

The Recovering

The Recovering May 3, 2018 In The Recovering, author Leslie Jamison confronts her own alcoholism with the help of a chorus of famous drinking writers: Raymond Carver, Jean Rhys, Charles Jackson, and Denis Johnson, to name a few. …

Travels with Neil Peart

Travels with Neil Peart June 28, 2018 He's a drummer! He's a biker! He's both and thanks to NPL you can read all about it. Raise your hand if you know who Neil Peart is. That’s right.…

Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew

Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew July 26, 2018 Writer, writer. Who's the songwriter? Ok friends. It’s been a fun Summer Challenge. Did you meet your goal? If not, I’ve got…

Designated Survivor (Season One)

Designated Survivor (Season One) August 23, 2018 He's trying to save the world again. This time from the Oval Office. August is my least favorite month. It’s just too hot to do anything…

After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography

After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography May 7, 2018 Literature's fiercest firebrand gets a critical biography from the wife of her ex-lover. Kathy Acker made a career of splicing…

Never Buy a Lemon Again

Never Buy a Lemon Again April 2, 2018 When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend got the birthday gift every 16-year-old dreams of: a brand new car! I’m not ashamed to admit that it sparked a bit of jealousy when I saw it next to the beat up ‘72…

Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats

Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats May 15, 2018 There are a bevy of picture book biographies about musicians, artists, and singers from all genres! Add some rock, jazz, folk, swing, blues, and hip hop to your reading…

Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro

Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro May 9, 2018 Check out the latest puppet show from Wishing Chair Productions, for fans of Japanese culture and folk tales! Momotaro…

Celebrate Mom with Books

Celebrate Mom with Books May 8, 2018 With Mother’s Day right around the corner, let’s highlight some picture books that star our #1 fans – moms! Is Mommy?  by Victoria…