Book Review: Alma and How She Got Her Name

Book Review: Alma and How She Got Her Name July 3, 2018 In this marvelous new picture book, a little girl learns the origins of her very long and meaningful name…

Six Books to Enjoy with your Daughter

Six Books to Enjoy with your Daughter June 26, 2018 By hearing about girls who face real life issues such as sadness, oppression, friend drama, and fear, we can perhaps investigate our own experiences and grow. Here’s a list of books to enjoy with your…

New Summer Fiction

New Summer Fiction July 5, 2018 For those who like their summer reading a little darker... Stop the presses—here is a book being promoted as an updated version of The Talented Mr.…

NPL Mixtapes: Libraries Rock! Teen Staff Edition

NPL Mixtapes: Libraries Rock! Teen Staff Edition July 19, 2018 An NPL curated Summer Challenge inspired playlist from Teen Center staff and interns.  Library staff is in the…

Good Readers, Good Vocabularies!

Good Readers, Good Vocabularies! August 21, 2018 Are you clever? Shrewd? Canny? Or just plain brainy? How can you learn to use a wide variety of words like these? The answer is to read, read, read! The…

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Summer Lights

Summer Lights July 13, 2018 Archivist Sarah Arntz discusses the Record Group "Summer Lights" and its impact on the history of music in Nashville. Section…

Welcoming a New Baby

Welcoming a New Baby July 31, 2018 Expanding your family is a crazy yet wonderful time. Luckily, there are picture books for almost every situation that can help ease the transition for your little ones…

Fun Free Things to do in Nashville this Summer

Fun Free Things to do in Nashville this Summer July 13, 2018 It feels like everything in Nashville costs money these days, but there are still plenty of fun, free things to do with your kids in the city this summer…

The Essential Frank Turner

The Essential Frank Turner July 16, 2018 If you've never heard of Frank Turner, let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite musicians. Even though I now live in Music City,…

Time Machines

Time Machines July 23, 2018 UK's most intrepid musical occultists present four extended tones intended for spiritual transportation. Rumored to have been created solely on a Yamaha DX7,…

Worst Train Accident in U.S. History

Worst Train Accident in U.S. History July 28, 2018 2018 is a landmark anniversary year for many events, including the worst train accident in U.S. history that occurred at Dutchman's Curve in West Nashville, on Tuesday, July 9th, 1918.…

Goodbye, Sweet Girl

Goodbye, Sweet Girl August 2, 2018 Want to read a book that could change someone’s life?  Here’s your chance.   If you hear a report about domestic violence and think, “…

The Imposter

The Imposter July 29, 2018 If you liked American Animals… Don’t get me wrong—I thought American Animals was great.  You should definitely put it on hold right…

A Deep Dive into Shojo

A Deep Dive into Shojo July 30, 2018 Take a look into the world of manga genres by diving in and learning about Shojo, one of the most popular types of manga publications, and some shining examples…