The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 8

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 12:00 The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 8 Family Folktales This story can be found in The Arabian Nights Entertainments. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the…

So Long to Sondheim

So Long to Sondheim December 13, 2021 If you think of American theater (here meaning Broadway, not the local movieplex), you can't help but think of Stephen Sondheim. Recently we lost this irreplaceable musical presence.…

New Year, New Author - TJ Klune

New Year, New Author - TJ Klune January 13, 2022 Happy New Year!  I hope you had a nice holiday break, and now it’s time to get started on those New Year’s Resolutions. If you are looking for a new author with which to…

R.I.P. Anne Rice

R.I.P. Anne Rice December 13, 2021 Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien; October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021) was an American author of gothic fiction, erotic literature, and Christian literature. She was best known for…

3D Printing

We apologize for the inconvenience. This service is temporarily paused. Studio NPL's 3D printing program is designed to bring your ideas to life through the additive manufacturing process. From learning about design, to holding your prints in your hand, Studio NPL will…

In Memoriam: Exploring Children's Books by bell hooks

In Memoriam: Exploring Children's Books by bell hooks December 15, 2021 The death of author, activist, and feminist critic bell hooks on December 15 struck me as too soon, and wholly unexpected. Writing at the intersection…

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 9

Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:00 The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 9 Family Folktales This story can be found in The Arabian Nights Entertainments. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the…

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 10

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:00 The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 10 Family Folktales This story can be found in The Arabian Nights Entertainments. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the…

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 11

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00 The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Part 11 Family Folktales This story can be found in The Arabian Nights Entertainments. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the…

Ye Old Book Shops

Ye Old Book Shops December 25, 2021 This month's Archives' post is brought to you from Archives' intern, Sapphire. While she interned with us, one of her projects included processing the George H. Boyles Papers, which helped…

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Gone, But Not Forgotten December 22, 2021 We lost many literary hard-hitters in 2021. Explore the works of a sampling of these talented writers…

ArtistWorks

Online music lessons from world-class musicians and teachers. From electric country guitar to fiddle to percussion, these video lessons will get you started.

Stand By Me

Tue, 01/04/2022 - 12:00 Stand By Me Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

Book Review: Magic Candies

Book Review: Magic Candies February 1, 2022 I don’t mean to brag, but my colleagues recognize me as a children’s book maven. I often seem to know of the newest and most notable picture books, and get my hands on…

Discipline by Dash Shaw

Discipline by Dash Shaw January 24, 2022 Discipline by Dash Shaw…