In Honor of Labor Day

In Honor of Labor Day September 1, 2019 Emily Guendelsberger spent several months working at an Amazon fulfillment center in Kentucky, a Convergys call center in North Carolina, and a McDonald’s in San Francisco.  Her account of this time is an…

Classics by Women

Classics by Women September 5, 2019 It’s almost fall, which means it’s almost time to curl up with a blanket and hot chocolate and read some classics!  Here are some lesser-known suggestions…

Welcome to the Valley

Welcome to the Valley September 23, 2019 In about a month, Silicon Valley will start its last season on HBO. Here's why you should get caught up before it ends. I am here to admit I have…

“The Amazing Twins” Brings Ancient Maya to Life

“The Amazing Twins” Brings Ancient Maya to Life September 9, 2019 Library’s Puppet Truck Takes the Show on the Road Beginning September 18, Just in Time for Hispanic Heritage Month …

Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook

Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook September 8, 2019 As a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I love trying new cookbooks and learning from different chefs. I recently discovered local Nashville chef and author Laura Lea Bryant, and her cookbook has quickly become a…

Osta Underwood- Women's Rights Organizer

Osta Underwood- Women's Rights Organizer September 14, 2019 Activist Osta Underwood's papers reveal how important planning and preparedness are to organizing a movement. …

The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe September 9, 2019 Right now, in the Pacific Ocean, is a widening gyre of plastic garbage, and among the junk food wrappers are heaps of forsaken toys, broken, exploded by firecrackers, and forgotten by…

International Dot Day

International Dot Day September 13, 2019 "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." -The Dot, Peter Reynolds International Dot Day is a day to celebrate allowing children to…

"Los Gemelos Asombrosos" da vida a los antiguos mayas

"Los Gemelos Asombrosos" da vida a los antiguos mayas September 10, 2019 El Puppet Truck (Camión de Marionetas)de la Biblioteca estará de gira localmente a partir del 18 de septiembre, justo a tiempo para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana…

Focus on Hispanic Heritage Month: Local Mom Bonds with Family Through NPL

Focus on Hispanic Heritage Month: Local Mom Bonds with Family Through NPL September 16, 2019 Southeast patron Marina encourages all Latino families to visit the Library Read this…

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Picture Books

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Picture Books September 24, 2019 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite books for children. Recently,…

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Free, research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, educators, and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12.