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Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941
Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941
June 28, 2015
Superhero movies have dominated Hollywood for nearly a decade, but superheroes' popularity is nothing new. Characters like Batman, Captain America, and Wonder Woman have been popular…
Virgilius the Sorcerer
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:00
Virgilius the Sorcerer
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 Grateful Prince
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:00
The Grateful Prince
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 Clever Cat
Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:00
The Clever Cat
Family Folktales
This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Orange 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…
The Wicked Wolverine
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00
The Wicked Wolverine
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. Today’…
Working With Gen Z
Working With Gen Z
April 4, 2025
Gen Z makes up around 30% of the world's population, and by the end of 2025, they are projected to account for 27% of the workforce. Gen Z's intentions are often misrepresented. One of our…
New Podcast from NPL Means Business!
Sat, 03/01/2025 - 12:00
New Podcast from NPL Means Business!
Business as Usual
Brief introduction to our podcast
Book review: Let Me Tell You
Book review: Let Me Tell You
July 6, 2015
Get ready, everyone—the Shirley Jackson revival is about to begin.
In anticipation of Ruth Franklin’s major biography of Jackson coming out…
Book review: Don't Look Now
Book review: Don't Look Now
November 2, 2015
I could read Daphne du Maurier stories for the rest of my life.
The title story completely terrified me, even though I’ve read it…
Book review: For Biography Lovers
Book review: For Biography Lovers
April 6, 2015
These inspiring biographies read like adventure stories.
Edward Curtis was a photographer who gave us much of what we know about…
Book review: Pushcart Prize 2015
Book review: Pushcart Prize 2015
June 1, 2015
This was an exceptional year for my favorite annual collection!
Top 5:
The Zen Thing, by Emma Duffy-Comparone…
My Favorite Christmas Music
My Favorite Christmas Music
December 22, 2015
This year I want to share all the music that makes it Christmas at my house!
It's that time of year, when the world falls in love. And…
Emily Green-cain
Emily Green-cain,
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook (Ouch!)
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook (Ouch!)
January 12, 2016
Do you want what all that online hubbub is about? Then this is the book for you!
Happy New Year! I hope that you have sufficiently…