Blogs & Podcasts

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Royalty in Fiction

August 13, 2026

Amanda Dembiec

Time for royal fun!

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Boomin University with Danielle McGee Gibson

August 13, 2026

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Danielle McGee Gibson, Founder and CEO of Boomin University.

Podcast

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

August 12, 2026

A tiny toy soldier with only one leg falls in love with tiny toy dancer who also appears to have only one leg, but an imp conspires against him.

Little boy in pink button down and grey waistcoat with surprised expression.

TWIST!: Picture Books with Twist Endings

August 11, 2026

Klem-Mari Cajigas

TWIST! Picture books with surprise endings make for delightful read-alouds!

small child posing with Vulcan hand gesture

One For Your Watchlist: Trekkies

August 7, 2026

Ben English

One of the best looks ever at a thriving fandom.

Language of Love

August 6, 2026

Joan Brasher

Michelle Davenport earned Nashville Public Library's Educator of the Year Award

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The Story of Sigurd

August 5, 2026

Sigurd is the greatest figures in Norse mythology, and also one of the most tragic. This is the ancient story of his rise and fall.

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NPL Staff with 25+ Years of Service, Celebrating a Legacy of Stories, Part II

August 1, 2026

As part of the Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah sits down with two more longtime NPL staff members who have called the library home for the past 25 years—or longer!

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Chillin' with Vanilla: Stephanie Ruhl

July 30, 2026

Haylee Blystone

Vanilla, the ice bear, is on a journey to learn more about the library. This week, he sits down with Stephanie Ruhl for an in-depth interview about being a Circulation Supervisor and Game of Thrones

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The Frog and the Lion Fairy

July 29, 2026

A young queen, bored while the king is at war, goes out hunting and disappears; she has been taken by the Lion Fairy! Will her dear friend, a frog, be able to get to the king in time to prevent his remarriage, and guide him to her rescue?