Some of what Gary Layda saw...

Some of what Gary Layda saw... August 10, 2019 New exhibit of Gary Layda's photography at Main showcases change in Nashville from the 1980s to the 2010s.  */   For…

Happy National Breastfeeding Month

Happy National Breastfeeding Month August 3, 2019 The 2022 theme "Together We Do Great Things" reminds us that the whole community plays a part in breastfeeding!   Food – or Milk…

Favorite Graphic Novels of 2019 (so far)

Favorite Graphic Novels of 2019 (so far) August 26, 2019 Need a few more books to hit your reading goal for this year? Check out some of these awesome graphic novels! When it comes to…

Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin

Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin July 24, 2019 For two nights in January 1972, Aretha Franklin joined voices with the Southern California Community Choir at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The recording event was filmed and…

Limitless Libraries Annual Bookmark and Poster Contest

Limitless Libraries Annual Bookmark and Poster Contest June 28, 2019 In addition to being a groundbreaking, trendsetting partnership between the public library and public school systems, Limitless Libraries also sponsors an annual bookmark and poster…

Author Spotlight: Jeff Mack

Author Spotlight: Jeff Mack August 20, 2019 Jeff Mack is a genius! He is easily one of my top five favorite authors for books to read with infants and toddlers. He makes my little…

Tackling Racism in Children's Classics: The Thanksgiving Story

Tackling Racism in Children's Classics: The Thanksgiving Story September 6, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books…

Remembering Toni Morrison: Books for Young Readers

Remembering Toni Morrison: Books for Young Readers August 29, 2019 The news of Toni Morrison's passing on August 5 was met with tributes and gratitude for a life well lived. While she is best known as the author of such novels as The Bluest Eye…

Penguin Palooza!

Penguin Palooza! August 13, 2019 When it's super hot outside (feels like 105!), I like to take my mind off of the searing heat by reading some fun books about penguins. Don't you? Yes I…

Your Kiddo is Headed Back to School. Is Their Backpack Safe?

Your Kiddo is Headed Back to School. Is Their Backpack Safe? August 15, 2019 Library Stresses Knapsack Safety at Weekend Wellness Session Nearly 7,800 children go to the emergency room…

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Conversations in Seussland

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Conversations in Seussland August 30, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books such…

Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood September 19, 2019 Ronald Wimberly has gathered and presents quotes from a dozen black luminaries in mutliple fields. He provides illustrations of each person, some background information, and their most memorable…

130 Years Later - the 8th Avenue Reservoir Still Stands

130 Years Later - the 8th Avenue Reservoir Still Stands August 24, 2019 The Metro Water Department and Metro Archives are commemorating the 130th anniversary of the completion of the 8th Avenue Reservoir and the George Reyer Pumping Station with an…

The Frog Prince Returns December 13

The Frog Prince Returns December 13 August 26, 2019 Wishing Chair Productions Brings Back One of Their Most Popular Shows */ Image courtesy of Brian Hull.A spoiled princess, a golden…

Happy Birthday, Read to Rise!

Happy Birthday, Read to Rise! September 12, 2019 It’s no secret that libraries love reading! But last year, when Nashville Public Library launched Read to Rise, we wanted the entire city of Nashville to know how critical reading to children from birth is…