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Veronica Mars - She's Baaaack!

Veronica Mars - She's Baaaack! July 25, 2019 She’s back. Are you ready for this? We’ve been waiting a short 12 years for this and now, Veronica Mars is finally coming back. Thanks…

Let's Party Party Girl!

Let's Party Party Girl! August 22, 2019 I found a new series I enjoyed by an author you’ve probably heard of. So last year, this book, Girl, Wash Your Face came out.…

Become One in a Million

Become One in a Million May 17, 2019 Be Well at NPL values making health information and wellness opportunities accessible to all, which is why we are thrilled to partner with the All of Us Research Program, a national effort to speed up…

Flying Women

Flying Women May 17, 2019 Nashville's history with theatre and the performing arts is long and storied. You can find treasure after treasure documenting this history in NPL Special Collections. On May 25, Special Collections is playing its own role in the…

Dury's - 137 years of service, and still going

Dury's - 137 years of service, and still going May 26, 2019 As part 1 of a 3-part series about the local photography institution that is Dury's, and also in honor of National Photography Month, read about how one of Nashville's oldest businesses got…

A High Wind in Jamaica

A High Wind in Jamaica May 30, 2019 What if the Darling children ditched Peter Pan and hung out with Captain Hook instead?    While that doesn't quite accurately describe…

Encouragement is Key!

Encouragement is Key! May 28, 2019 When we think of raising children to be the best that they can be, we think of teaching them every single thing we can stretch into our time. Oftentimes, when we talk about teaching them the things they need to know, we…

A Universe of Stories: Women Who Rock

A Universe of Stories: Women Who Rock July 1, 2019 5 must-watch music docs about women who rock. Take a break from Summer Reading and watch one of these documentaries featuring the…

Summer Reading Is for Fun!

Summer Reading Is for Fun! June 4, 2019 Summer is the perfect time for reading, right? It's also an absolutely critical time for your child's education.  Reading during the summer…

Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque

Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque June 2, 2019 One cannot, I think, err when choosing to read one of Joyce Carol Oates’ anthologies of stories.    This volume, Haunted:  Tales of the Grotesque, is as good as any other at…

Enjoy a Good Lunch with Frances!

Enjoy a Good Lunch with Frances! June 1, 2019 Do you have a picky young eater at home? You are not alone! Bread and Jam for Frances is the story of a winsome little badger who decides that only bread and jam will satisfy her appetite.…

Brain Food

Brain Food June 17, 2019 June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Boost your brain health with these 5 mind-enriching nutrition tips! Omega-3 Fatty Acids These…

Books into Movies

Books into Movies June 6, 2019 You’ve probably heard about the upcoming movie versions of The Woman in the Window, The Goldfinch, and Where’d You Go, Bernadette.  But are you ready for Lovecraft Country and

More Fun Summer Reading

More Fun Summer Reading June 7, 2019 On Tuesday, I posted "Summer Reading Is for Fun". Let's continue the fun today! On Tuesday, I recommended a list of titles for 3rd-6th graders that I…

YA Titles Perfect for Pride

YA Titles Perfect for Pride June 24, 2019 Happy Pride Month to all of my LGBTQIA+ friends! To celebrate, here are some great titles where love wins. If you're looking for teen …