Blogs & Podcasts

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Family Folktales: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

February 26, 2020

You likely think you know this tale, but I’ll wager you don’t know it all!

Smiling diverse group of women posing for a photo on wide staircase.

Women’s Caucus Members Share Their Thoughts on Power

February 26, 2020

Ed Brown

Votes for Women Sets the Stage to Explore Women’s Rights

Children's Books to Learn About Puerto Rico and its People

February 25, 2020

Klem-Mari Cajigas

If you are finding your knowledge about Puerto Rico lacking, and to want to introduce your children at home or in the classroom to the island and its people, the library is a great place to start.

Understand Voting and Elections - For Kids!

February 24, 2020

Terri Thomas

Are you prepared for what's coming? Three elections between now and the end of the year! Get ready to answer your kiddos' questions with these books from the library.

Mystery Writers of America Presents VENGEANCE

February 23, 2020

Paul Smethers

I’m really a ghost story kind of guy, but the title of this book intrigued me: Mystery Writers of America Presents VENGEANCE, edited by Lee Child.

Nashville Women Whose Names You Should Know

February 22, 2020

Sarah Arntz

In honor of African American History Month and to highlight individuals featured in Metro Archives’ new display on Nashville women, this blog post is dedicated to a few notable women of Music City.