When I Grow Up!

When I Grow Up! August 3, 2021 When I was a little girl I desperately wanted what all other little children want: to be a grown-up!  Grown-ups get to make all the decisions, and no one can tell them what to do. …

A Toast to Taylor

A Toast to Taylor May 27, 2021 Lover By Taylor Swift…

Attention Nashville Teens: the Summer Reading Challenge is For You, Too!

Attention Nashville Teens: the Summer Reading Challenge is For You, Too! June 1, 2021 “Press Play” Your Way as You Earn Points for Free Prizes…

The Main Library Turns 20!

The Main Library Turns 20! June 23, 2021 Why are libraries the tallest buildings in the world? Because they have so many stories! Bazinga! Sorry but I had to start with…

Salon@615 Welcomes Roxane Gay, Alan Alda

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NPL Means Business

NPL Means Business NPL Means Business is an initiative to assist Nashville entrepreneurs and small business owners find resources through the library. Small…

Hey, Nashville Parents: Your Kids Can Have a Blast During the Summer Reading Challenge

Hey, Nashville Parents: Your Kids Can Have a Blast During the Summer Reading Challenge June 10, 2021 And They Don’t Even Have to Pick Up a Book…

Comics Plus

Comics Plus offers unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from your favorite publishers: Dark Horse, IDW, Tokyopop and more.

The Main Library Turns 20: Staff Memories

The Main Library Turns 20: Staff Memories June 26, 2021 What advice do you get from a librarian? Believe in your shelf! Hahaaa, you know I'm here all day. If you've already read part 1 in this series,…

International Youth

International Youth June 24, 2021 Last time we spoke, I told you all about new places to explore once we can start traveling again. This time I want to tell you about some fun people I met who have different cultural…

Christmas in July

Christmas in July July 8, 2021 Who’s ready for some Christmas in July? Because nothing says snow more than 90 degree heat. Am I right? So take a listen to these excellent audio books to get you in the mood for a little winter…

Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed September 6, 2021 Some people become legends in their own time; such is the case for Johnny Appleseed. Before he was the Johnny Appleseed of Disney cartoon feature fame (1948), he was John Chapman,…

Local Author Redefines PTSD

Local Author Redefines PTSD July 5, 2021 Minority Mental Health Month exists to bring attention to the fact that Black, Indigenous, people of…

Holiday Crafting and Cooking

Holiday Crafting and Cooking November 29, 2021 The holidays were always an exciting time for us. We believed deeply in Santa Claus, and even though each Santa looked a bit different from all others, we didn't care;…

Mayor Adds to Library's "Summer Challenge"

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