Mary Frances Calix

Mary Frances Calix,

Rebecca Price

Rebecca Price, Public Historian

Exploring Dystopia: A Journey Through Speculative Fiction

Exploring Dystopia: A Journey Through Speculative Fiction February 28, 2025 So, I love Speculative Fiction-- mostly horror with side helpings of Splatterpunk, Cyberpunk, and Space Opera--which isn't a secret to most, except…

All About "The Greats"

All About "The Greats" May 16, 2025  What makes a classic book a classic?How do you define a classic book? Is it an older book? Is it considered a popular book that has perhaps made its way into the lexicon? Is…

Book Review: Priceless

Book Review: Priceless June 9, 2015 3 nights at a 4 star hotel in a warm climate: approximately $1000 Car rental to get you to the beach: $100 Reading a good book at said beach while you dig your toes into the warm sand: Priceless. Oh wait. No, I’m…

In the Land of Souls

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:00 In the Land of Souls Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today…

The White Cat

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:00 The White Cat Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Blue Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story…

Rosanella

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:00 Rosanella Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story is…

The Marvellous Musician

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00 The Marvellous Musician Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Red Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today…

The Story of the Fisherman and his Wife

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:00 The Story of the Fisherman and his Wife Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

The Witch

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00 The Witch Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story is…

How the Dragon was Tricked

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:00 How the Dragon was Tricked Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Pink Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …

Don Giovanni de la Fortuna

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00 Don Giovanni de la Fortuna Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Pink Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …

The Monkey and the Jellyfish

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00 The Monkey and the Jellyfish Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

The Prince and the Three Fates

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:00 The Prince and the Three Fates Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Brown Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…