We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America

We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America September 1, 2016 Have you ever dreamed of living on a commune? The 1970’s were the only time in American…

Literacy in the Kitchen

Literacy in the Kitchen November 1, 2016 Simple ideas for increasing literacy experiences in the kitchen Our family eats most meals at home, so we cook often. Very often, which…

The 1996 Nashville Olympics....Say What?

The 1996 Nashville Olympics....Say What? August 27, 2016 Did you know that Nashville has a history with the Olympics? It's not a big one mind you, but it exists. Today, we recognize the 1996 Olympics as the last Summer Olympics that any U.S. city…

Harvard, Hollywood and ATC Shortage...

Harvard, Hollywood and ATC Shortage... June 15, 2025 Did you know that you can check out magazines using your Libby account?Magazines are always…

Memorial Bibles, Lives Remembered

Memorial Bibles, Lives Remembered September 3, 2016 Something about old Bibles has always intrigued me. The "family pages" carefully chronicle the story of those who create the records the Archives carefully protects. Stories of beginnings, births,…

Caution: Banned and Challenged Children's Books Ahead

Caution: Banned and Challenged Children's Books Ahead September 27, 2016 This week, in libraries across the nation, we celebrate Banned Books Week and the freedom to read freely. Believe it or not, every year, there are hundreds of attempts to…

Brooklyn Nine-Nine!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine! September 8, 2016 WARNING: Limit water intake during viewing as accidents may occur due to sudden and intense laughter.   I love this show. I’ve talked about…

Remembering A Tragedy: September 11, 2001

Remembering A Tragedy: September 11, 2001 September 10, 2016 Fifteen years later, we look back at the way Americans responded to September 11. Photo courtesy of Library of…

BOOKS...CRAFTS...JOY! Rhyme Time!

BOOKS...CRAFTS...JOY! Rhyme Time! September 20, 2016 It's Rhyme Time!  How do you turn your young child into a joyful reader? Rhyme it! Reading and understanding what you’re…

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Home: The Other School

Home: The Other School October 4, 2016 When you think of going to school, what do you picture? Smooth desks in neat rows? Bright, gleaming whiteboard? The rubbery smell of new sneakers? Curling up on the couch in your pajamas? Wait. What?…

Little Rock Revisited

Little Rock Revisited September 17, 2016 The 59th remembrance of a courageous action is coming upon us. Take some time to remember, or learn, about one of the most well-known events involving school desegregation in the South: the Little Rock Crisis…

Nashville Theatrics, 1888

Nashville Theatrics, 1888 October 8, 2016 A scrapbook attributed to a member of the Whalley family provides a rare and unique glimpse into Nashville's theatrical history. Programs,…

Because you watched The Get Down…

Because you watched The Get Down… October 15, 2016 Shining a light on disco and hip-hop with the Netflix original series The Get Down! [[nid:1976]] If you’ve already burned…

Killfile

Killfile September 22, 2016 It's Burn Notice meets Psych with just a hint of Jack Bauer for zest. How much better can you get? I blame Crystal for this one. A while…