The party of the summer is almost here!

On June 13, join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary and recent reopening of the iconic Main Library in downtown Nashville.

We’re pulling out all the stops for this one – special shows and music from Wishing Chair Productions Puppet Troupe, balloon art, face-painting for the kids, DJ FORGOOD spinning vinyl, Bingo, snacks, crafts – the works!

Check out the full program schedule for the day:

10:15 AM Gallery Talk with NPL Special Collections 
10:30 AM Wishing Chair Productions presents “The Stonecutter”
10:45 AM The Nickel Tour with Metro Archives
11:00 AM DJ FORGOOD  
11:30 AM Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room Tours
11:30 AM Story Time with Wishing Chair Productions
 

12:00 PM All-Ages Bingo
12:00 PM Music Class for Kids
12:30 PM The Nickel Tour with Metro Archives
 

 1:00 PM Concert for Kids featuring Wishing Chair Productions
 1:00 PM Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room Tours
 1:30 PM Library 101 Tour with the Nashville Public Library Foundation
 1:30 PM Family Story Time 

Drop-In Programs 

• DIY Bookmarks
• Library Junk Journaling
• Music Cognition
• Archivists at Work
• Intro to Robotics
• Sensory Lab
• Photobooth
• ASL Pop-In
• Accessibility Games
• Your Place in History
• Balloon Artists and Face-Painting
• DIY Photocard Keychains

From its opening on June 9, 2001, the Main Library has grown to embody the creative spirit of our city – a spirit that shines through 25 years’ worth of puppet shows, book clubs, story times, and people gathering to create and learn together.

Today, as a cultural cornerstone in downtown Nashville, NPL’s flagship location is home to one-of-a-kind spaces that include the Civil Rights Room, Votes for Women Room, Metro Archives, and beloved Wishing Chair Productions Puppet Theater.

We hope you’ll be there to celebrate with us on June 13. Here’s to another 25 years of stories!

Parking and Travel Options

On June 13 only, visitors to the Main Library may park for up to 12 hours at McKendree Garage, 140 6th Ave. North, for a discounted rate of $4.00, excluding service fee and applicable taxes. (On other days, the discounted parking rate is for up to 90 minutes.) Upon parking, scan the QR code inside the garage to enter your phone number, license plate, and payment information. 
After entering the library, scan the second QR code located near the first-floor Circulation Desk to apply the discounted rate.

Looking for another way to travel? We’ve teamed up with WeGo to offer free bus passes for this event! Pick up your pass now through June 13 at the Main Library or at a branch location listed below:

• East
• Edgehill
• North
• Looby
• Pruitt
• Hadley Park
• Bellevue
• Bordeaux
• Madison
• Richland Park