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Nashville Voices

Nashville Voices Last August — 102 years after women secured the right to vote in America — we set out to celebrate today's women of all experiences. We asked Nashville to tell us about the “ordinary” women who inspire them,…

Music is Life

Music is Life April 27, 2023 I love music. In my head, I consider myself a musician (yes, even though I technically work at the library). So I always love a good musical read. And considering that if you are reading this,…

Journalism 101

Journalism 101 May 11, 2023 I’m not the biggest fan of the news media. In fact, since I got rid of cable TV, I haven’t really watched any news at all. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy a good journalist story. Something…

Library Resources: New Parent Edition

Library Resources: New Parent Edition April 2, 2023 As of writing this post, I am currently eight months pregnant. That still feels weird to write...like, my daughter will be here soon and I've been doing the research...but…

Wanderlust

Wanderlust April 6, 2023 Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age…

Joy Porter

Joy Porter, Library Associate

Soul on the Screen

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:00 Soul on the Screen Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

Reading the Classics: Manga-Style

Reading the Classics: Manga-Style May 17, 2023 One of my favorite discoveries in our library has been the number of classic novels that have been recreated within the pages of manga. This graphic novel style not only makes the…

Prince Fickle and the Fair Helena

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 12:00 Prince Fickle and the Fair Helena Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

Looby

Accessibility Black & White Photocopier Book Return, Outdoor Color Photocopier Fax Machine Free Parking Meeting Rooms Printing Public Art Public Computers Seed Exchange…

Janni and the Draken

Wed, 06/21/2023 - 12:00 Janni and the Draken Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Grey Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. Today’s story is…

The Turtle and his Bride

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00 The Turtle and his Bride Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Brown Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. Today’s…