All library locations will be closed Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.
"A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Sat, 10/15/2022 - 12:00
"A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Just Listen Podcast
The characters in Kate Chopin’s stories are usually residents of Louisiana, and many are Creoles of various ethnic or racial backgrounds. Many of her works are set in Natchitoches…
"The Yellow Wallpaper"
Mon, 10/10/2022 - 12:00
"The Yellow Wallpaper"
Just Listen Podcast
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known by her first married name Charlotte Perkins Stetson, lived from July 3, 1860 to August 17, 1935 and witnessed everything from the American Civil War to the…
When Policing Goes Wrong
When Policing Goes Wrong
March 17, 2023
We Own This City, written by former Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, (now an HBO…
All Things Eerie: "The Judge's House"
Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00
All Things Eerie: "The Judge's House"
All Things Eerie
The Irish author Bram Stoker is perhaps best known to us for the story of Dracula, a vampire with a thirst for both blood and vengeance. In this short story, “The Judge’s House,”…
Donelson Branch Library History
Donelson Branch Library History
October 18, 2022
Origins
In 1963, Nashville consolidated its government with Davidson County to form a metropolitan government. Some improvements were coming in the form of added services…
Fun with Foodies
Fun with Foodies
November 24, 2022
We are entering my favorite time of year. It’s stopped being 900 degrees outside, the leaves have turned beautiful colors, and I’m being haunted by pumpkin spice everything. You know what…
Board Approves Master Plan and After Hours Events at Main Library
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NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY KICKS OFF HALLOWEEN WITH NEW “ALL THINGS EERIE” PODCAST
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Carrots Are the New Kale
Carrots Are the New Kale
November 7, 2022
Has anyone else noticed that carrots are having a moment?
In the past several months, I’ve gone from being less-than-enthused about carrots to trying every carrot recipe I see. Here…
Podcast to Page
Podcast to Page
December 15, 2022
Podcasts have become an integral part of my day. I listen to them on my way to work. I listen to them while I…
Amanda’s Top 5(+) Fave Nonfics of 2022
Amanda’s Top 5(+) Fave Nonfics of 2022
December 8, 2022
It seems like we were just sharing our Best of Lists for 2021, but now it’s time to bring 2022 to a close. I’ve been reading up a storm, as per usual, so I want to share…
Amanda's Best Fiction and Romance Reads of 2022
Amanda's Best Fiction and Romance Reads of 2022
December 22, 2022
Welcome back book fans. I hope you enjoyed my Best of Nonfic post a few weeks ago. If you missed it - check it out here. This week I’m going to share my…