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I Don't Wanna Grow-Up...I Lied, I Lied!

June 14, 2016

Sade Johnson

Get swept away with Gertrude as she embarks on a trip to Fairyland. It's a magical place filled with angel dust, sparkles, and unending rage!

BOOKS...CRAFTS...JOY!

June 14, 2016

Louanne Williams

Inspire imagination and a love of reading by complementing a book with a fun craft. Today, we'll discuss fairies so get out your magic wand and join the fun!

PTSD Awareness Month

June 11, 2016

Linda Barnickel

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)

June 10, 2016

Laurie Handshu

What more can be said about the Greatest, Muhammad Ali?

Puppet Master - Tom Tichenor

June 9, 2016

Sara Brindley

Tom Tichenor continues to influence Nashville's libraries and communities through his imaginative hand-made puppets and love of performing.

A landscape photo showing craggy hills by the sea.

A Week In Winter

June 9, 2016

Amanda Dembiec

This is a great book about going on vacation for you to take on your upcoming vacation!

MNPS students, you could be Mayor for a Day!

June 8, 2016

Jenny Ellis

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is challenging all students in Metro Nashville Public Schools to join NPL's Summer Challenge. The school with the highest percentage of students participating will get a special visit from the mayor this fall.