Books That Inspire Gratitude

Books That Inspire Gratitude November 16, 2018 As a parent, I’m constantly making notes to myself in regard to my kiddos. My mind has a built-in Post-it ream, that’s never-ending and keeps a running chronicle of all the things…

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Robert Churchwell: Nashville's Pioneering Journalist

Robert Churchwell: Nashville's Pioneering Journalist December 8, 2018 Exploring the holdings of Main Library’s Special Collections, I stumbled upon a local figure I hadn’t heard of before—Robert Churchwell. Hired by the Nashville Banner in…

Girls Rule!

Girls Rule! November 16, 2018 "Who run the world? Girls!"-Beyonce, Run the World Lately, I've noticed an influx of children's books on women and the amazing things that they do…

5 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

5 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving November 21, 2018 During our annual Thanksgiving feasts, we gather around the table with those we love, and indulge in rich and delicious tradition. Health isn’t always the priority during the holidays,…

Holiday Bingeing

Holiday Bingeing November 22, 2018 The holidays are here! Which means we all have plenty of time to binge watch our favorite TV shows. Happy Thanksgiving! Are you stuffed? Is the…

Amanda's 2018 Top Five Favorite Books

Amanda's 2018 Top Five Favorite Books December 27, 2018 2018 was a good year for books. Here are my favorites. Hello friends. Some years I offer you a crazy Best of list because the…

15: Quinceañera

15: Quinceañera January 24, 2019 Not a girl. Not yet a woman, but a heck of a party. Do you remember that MTV show, My Super Sweet 16? I’m not the biggest fan of reality…

March Madness

March Madness March 14, 2019 Do you hear it? That's the sound of the basketball bouncing. It’s that time again. Time for more March Madness. The Big Dance. The NCAA Division I Basketball…

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day November 29, 2018 Since 1988, December 1 has been World AIDS Day. Help break down stigma by checking out some library material on HIV/AIDS health information, its history and early activism, and the personal experiences of people…

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: A Day in the Life

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: A Day in the Life November 23, 2018 Welcome to the fifth post in Nashville Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center’s blog mini-series! In this series, you are invited in for a behind-the-scenes look at our…

E-Books, Children, The Library, and You

E-Books, Children, The Library, and You January 1, 2019 Did you know that you can check out e-books­ from the library, with your library card? Our OverDrive E-Book collection has thousands of titles to choose from, all of which can be downloaded…

Scrumptious Books to Gobble Up

Scrumptious Books to Gobble Up December 4, 2018 Every year, when December rolls around, I immediately want all things gingerbread. The smell. The taste. The intricately decorated houses. And the books…

Special Thanks and Farewell to former Mayor Richard Fulton

Special Thanks and Farewell to former Mayor Richard Fulton December 1, 2018 On November 28th, former Metro Government Mayor Richard Fulton passed away at the age of 91. Here's a look back at his years of service to the city of Nashville and Davidson…

Best of 2018

Best of 2018 December 6, 2018 The year’s not quite over, but here are my top 5 picks in fiction, nonfiction, and movies, in no particular order: Fiction FINALLY, a thriller that…