Blogs & Podcasts

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Once Upon a Time...in a Kingdom Called New York City

February 1, 2021

Katie Varnell

Do you believe in the magic of a "true love's kiss"? Or the possibility of a "happily ever after"? Watching Amy Adams's performance in the film Enchanted may make even the most skeptical viewer a believer.

Celebrate the Wonderful World of Words and Pictures

January 29, 2021

Ed Brown

NPL Staff Share Favorite Children’s Books for Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week

Girl Power

January 28, 2021

Amanda Dembiec

Who runs the world?

Podcast

Episode Nine: Not Your Blues

January 28, 2021

This episode explores the ways of the culture vulture, the idea imposter, the heritage hijacker. Tasneem and Andrea explore cultural appropriation. Who gets to rock African mud cloth? And who doesn't? Who gets to sing the blues? And who shouldn't?

Podcast

Farmer Weatherbeard

January 27, 2021

Unable to find an appropriate master for his son to apprentice with, a man is thrilled to find someone willing to take him on – until the stranger flies off with the lad. Now the father must begin a quest to locate and try to rescue his son.

Silver Sprocket on Hoopla!

January 26, 2021

Jeremy Estes

Comics from indie publisher Silver Sprocket are now on Hoopla! Here are just a few worth checking out.

Volunteer State Book Award

January 26, 2021

Cassandra Welch

Did you know that Tennessee has its own award for books? It’s called the Volunteer State Book Award, and kids choose the winner!

Take a Look at What our Children’s Department is up to in February

January 22, 2021

Ed Brown

Online Programs Offer Homeschool Help, Story Times for All Ages, and More

Online smoking cessation class begins July 6.

Ready to Quit Tobacco? There’s Help at the Library

January 22, 2021

Ed Brown

Online Freshstart Class Begins February 1

From Market to 2nd Ave: A Look Back at One of Nashville's Oldest Streets, Part 1

January 16, 2021

Sarah Arntz

2020 went out with an unfortunate bang in Nashville, when on Christmas morning, a Nashville resident blew up his RV on 2nd Ave N. As a dedication to the individuals and businesses impacted, here's a look back at the history of 2nd Ave. This is 2-part series, part I covering 19th century Market Street and part II covering 20th Century 2nd Ave.