Blogs & Podcasts

Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

2024 Adult Education Spring Summit and Adult Educator of the Year

May 15, 2024 Marked the 8th Annual Adult Education Spring Summit! This is a free professional conference for adult education providers, administrators, and students at the Main Branch of Nashville Public Library. This event is able to be held each year through generous donations from the Nashville Public Library Foundation and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, wherein the Adult Educator of the Year for Davidson County is recognized and offered a minigrant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. 

Podcast
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Prince Narcissus and the Princess Potentilla

When a creepy enchanter sets his sights on marrying the lovely Princess Potentilla, it’s up to the handsome Prince Narcissus to save her. Can he do it on his own, or will there be a bit of magic involved in his attempts?

Podcast
your mind matters

Welcome to Your Mind Matters!

Join our hosts Lana Boleyjack and Bassam Habib as they introduce NPL's first mental health awareness podcast!

Your Mind Matters launched in August 2023 with the intention of encouraging conversations about mental health in men of all experiences. This initiative has blossomed into a full-fledged podcast where candid conversations are held to shed light on how mental health is affected from many different angles and for all people.

Tune in every other Wednesday for new episodes with members of the Nashville community who are working to make good mental health feel more attainable for everyone. 

We hope you enjoy listening, and always remember, Your Mind Matters!